§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether representations have been made to him showing that the entertainment industry as a 1611W whole is in favour of the abolition, and not the reduction, of the Entertainments Duty, and that the theatres in the country would be very gravely affected by any suggestion for total abolition of the duty in respect of cheap seats only and by its retention on higher-priced seats, which alone make cheaper seats possible; and if so, whether he will say what action he proposes to take on such representations?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI am unable to anticipate my Budget statement.