§ Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN(by Private Notice) asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can now state what action the Government propose to take in consequence of the decision of the Committee on the Amendment which was carried against them in the discussion on the Committee stage of the Finance Bill yesterday?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI have not much to add to what I said on the spur of the moment last night. The Government are now considering the form of the proposal which they will make in the matter on the Report stage of the Bill, and they hope to be able to submit a form of words which will embody what undoubtedly was the desire of the members of the Committee who took part in the Debate and heard the Debate, namely, to give relief in regard to Entertainments Duty to 1137 entertainments the proceeds of which are devoted to charitable purposes, and at the same time to safeguard the Revenue against abuse.