§ Major Beamishasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations have been made to him concerning the disparity in taxation charges on the greyhound racegoer as compared with the horse racegoer when using the totalisator service; if he will explain the reason for this discrimination; and what action is contemplated.
§ Sir S. CrippsI have received certain representations in the sense referred to by the hon. and gallant Member. As to the reason, I would refer to my Budget statement and the Budget statement of my predecessor when he introduced the Pool Betting Duty.