§ 51. Sir WALTER de FRECEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has received any representations from the entertainment industry as to the fact that the Entertainments Duty is not levied upon places of public refreshment which give entertainment in conjunction with meals; and what steps he is proposing to take to remedy this inequality so long as the Entertainments Duty is in existence?
§ Mr. McNEILLMy right hon. Friend has received such representations in connection with a deputation from the entertainments industry which is to be received at the Treasury. For the rest, I cannot add anything to the reply given to my hon. Friend on the 31st March last.