HC Deb 02 July 1935 vol 303 c1706
52. Mr. THOMAS COOK

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is prepared to treat organised fire-brigades competitions in the category of charities from the point of view of being exempt from entertainments duty?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Duff Cooper)

I am afraid that I can find no ground for introducing any special privileges for fire brigades competitions.

Mr. LIDDALL

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the hon. Member for Norfolk North (Mr. T. Cook) at considerable personal expense, for which he should receive the thanks of this House, recently organised the first international fire brigade exhibition in this country, and on that occasion, when the ambulance brigade gave a display—

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member cannot make a speech on this question.

Mr. LIDDALL

It is the distinction between the ambulance brigade and the fire brigade in regard to the amusement tax.

Mr. SPEAKER

That is not a request for information.