§ 30. Dr. Kingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of theatres which have ceased to pay entertainments tax during the past two years.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanIt is estimated that about 45 to 50 places of regular theatrical entertainment have ceased to be used for dutiable entertainments during the past two years.
§ 34. Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the loss to the Treasury of the abolition of the whole of the entertainment tax, taking into account the saving that would accrue to the Treasury in the abolition of the administrative staff and costs involved in collecting this tax.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanAbout £39 million.