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Here are the six questions the Racing Post put to racing's leaders - and exactly what they said

PJA boss Paul Struthers and Peter Savill were among those to respond to the Racing Post's six questions
With racing's leadership in the spotlight following the decision by Charles Allen to delay taking up the role of BHA chair, the Racing Post asked those running the sport to provide answers to six pressing questions. Their answers are below
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Questions submitted to all parties
1. Did your organisation support the appointment of Lord Allen as BHA chair?
2. Were you made aware of any concerns Lord Allen had about the governance structure before last week's delay?
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