§ 64. Mr. BETHELasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider the desirability of taxing the promoters of cross-word puzzles either by a percentage tax on receipts or by making a charge for licence, or both, similar to the tax on betting?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMy hon. Friend's suggestion has been noted, but that does riot imply that it will be acted upon.
§ Colonel DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that 13,000,000 letters dealing with cross-word puzzles are sent annually through the post?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am not particularly familiar with the figures.
§ Mr. BETHELWould not the result of this be the same as the Betting Duty?