Clause 2

by deleting the word “and” at the end of paragraph (c);

by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting the following paragraphs:“(d)with the approval of the Minister, to establish and maintain places and facilities for recreation on land owned or held by the Board and to carry out such activities as appear to the Board to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection with its functions; and

to improve racing generally.”; and

by renumbering the section as subsection (1) of that section, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following subsections:“(2) The Minister may, after consultation with the Board, give to the Board such general directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the policy to be followed by the Board in the exercise and performance of its powers and functions under this Act as appear to the Minister to be required in the public interest, and the Board shall as soon as possible give effect to any such directions.(3) The Board shall furnish the Minister with information with respect to its property and activities in such manner and at such times as he may require.”.