§ Mr. RAWLINSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether, having regard to the importance of finding fresh methods of raising revenue, he will impose a tax on advertisements, thus 412W following the example of France; whether, having regard to the importance of economy in the use of electric light and coal, he will impose a larger tax on advertisements involving the use of electric light or gas;
(2) whether, having regard to the large increase of pleasure traffic on Sundays, he will extend the entertainment tax to include all tickets issued for travel by road or by pleasure steamers on Sundays, seeing that such tax would bring in a substantial revenue and be easy in collection?
Mr. YOUNGMy hon. and learned Friend will realise that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer is unable to answer these questions in anticipation of the Budget statement, but he may rest assured that these and all similar suggestions will receive his careful consideration.