HC Deb 08 October 1940 vol 365 c254
61. Mr. Denville

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether, as it is at present almost impossible to conduct theatres in the London area on a profitable basis, he will consider temporarily abandoning the Entertainments Duty so as to enable these places to conserve their resources as far as possible for future enterprise?

Sir K. Wood

I regret that I cannot see my way to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.