HC Deb 08 May 1922 vol 153 cc1826-7W
Mr. E. GARDNER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what method Henley Regatta is assessed for Entertainments Duty at nearly £600 a year, looking to the fact that the Regatta is practically open to the public without charge, and that the regatta is kept going at heavy expense to the club?

Mr. YOUNG

Henley Regatta is an entertainment within the meaning of Section 1 of the Finance (New Duties) Act, 1916, and, therefore, the payments made by persons for admission to enclosures, for the purpose of viewing the regatta, are liable to Entertainments Duty.

Captain BENN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give any information as to his intentions with regard to the Entertainments Duty?

Mr. YOUNG

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer can add nothing to what he has already stated on this subject in the course of the Budget Debates.