HC Deb 15 March 1982 vol 20 cc118-9

Motion made, and Question, That, in respect of bets made at any time by reference to events taking place after 31 March 1982, section 7 of the Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 and section 18(1) of the Miscellaneous Transferred Excise Duties Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (as modified by section 2(2) of the Finance Act 1972) shall have effect with the substitition for any reference to 40 per cent. of a reference to 42½ per cent. And it is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.—[Sir Geoffrey Howe.]

put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 94 (Ways and Means motions), and agreed to.