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Bookmakers who profit from greyhound racing should contribute to their welfare, say MPs, amid worries for the welfare of thousands of retired racing dogs.

The Association of British Bookmakers say 90% of betting shops contribute seven million pounds a year to the British Greyhound Racing Fund.

Norah McEllistrim, a greyhound racing trainer and trustee of Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare in Hersham, spoke to 5 live Daily鈥檚 Peter Allen about her concerns regarding funding.

She said: 鈥淏ecause it鈥檚 not a compulsory contribution, if they don鈥檛 want to give it, they don鈥檛 have to. The bookmakers must make it a compulsory contribution between all their members.鈥�

This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on Thursday 25 February 2016