§ 19. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many totalisators upon greyhound racecourses have ceased to operate since the introduction of pool betting duty in 1948; and the total revenue from the duty reported to him by local authorities in 1948 and in 1953.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeThe answer to the first part of the Question is 38, and to the second about £9,449,000 and about £6,127,000 respectively.
§ Brigadier MedlicottIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that this tax is bearing very harshly upon this sport, and is producing a diminishing revenue? Could he confer with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to see whether some easement could be provided in the next Budget?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeAs my hon. Friend knows, the last part of his supplementary question is a matter for my right hon. Friend, but I am prepared to consult him on the matter.