66. Rear-Admiral CAMPBELLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the reduction of Entertainments Duty on the cheapest-price seats in view of the fact that the present tax is depriving many of the poorer classes of their chief recreation in attending cinemas?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have noted my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion, but it must not be assumed that I accept his view us to the effect of the present rates of Entertainments Duty.
Rear-Admiral CAMPBELLMay I ask whether, seeing that in our large towns numbers of people have nothing else to do except to stand about in the streets, with no hope of any recreation, steps should not be taken to provide some recreation for them during the day, for the sake of their morale and contentment?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am glad that my hon. and gallant Friend has called my attention to this matter, and I shall note it.