§ Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount collected for Entertainments Duty for the year ended 7th November, 1931, and for the year ended 5th November, 1932; and what proportion of the amount collected for the year ended 5th November, 1932, was from admission prices, including tax, of 7d. and under?
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:The net amount of Entertainments Duty collected during the years ended 31st October, 1931, and 31st October, 1932 (the nearest dates for which figures are available), was £6,808,000 and £9,335,000, respectively. I am afraid that the information desired in the second part of the question cannot be given, as detailed statistics of Entertainments Duty at the various prices of admission are not available.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will have inquiry made into the falling off in attendances at the cinemas throughout the country as a result of the reimposition of Entertainments Duty as at November, 1931, on prices of admission of 6d. and under, and the resulting loss of revenue?
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:I am afraid that I have no means of obtaining the information desired by the hon. Member.