HC Deb 14 March 1963 vol 673 c186W
63. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what authority he collects duty on football pools when the matches appertaining thereto are not played.

Mr. du Cann

By Section 1 of the Betting Duties Act, 1963, Pool Betting Duty is charged on certain bets, including those made on football pools. If the bet stands, so does the duty.