HC Deb 09 February 1926 vol 191 c842
64. Mr. DIXEY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is in a position to say whether he has now come to a decision on the question of taxation of betting?

Mr. CHURCHILL

My hon. Friend will not be surprised, I am sure, to hear that I cannot anticipate the Budget statement.

Sir H. CAUTLEY

Would the right hon. Gentleman make inquiry of our Ambassador in Paris and see whether the French Government are not now taxing betting by bookmakers in France and consider their method of licensing and taxation of bets before deciding finally on introducing a measure for taxing betting in this country?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I am looking into the subject, as into a, good many cater subjects, and I will not overlook that particular aspect.