§ Mr. WILLEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that he is not prepared to adopt the use of different coloured stamps to facilitate the sub-division of the Entertainments 1638W Duty into two sections, the one derived from all amusements given under cover and the other from all those given in the open air, he will state whether the objection is due to impossibility of execution by the Revenue authorities or the disinclination of the revenue authorities to make the distinction; whether he is aware that the Entertainment Duty as it stands, in respect of yield, give a most unfair view of the present position of the indoor entertainment industry; and whether, under the circumstances, the matter will further be considered to meet the legitimate desire of those immediately concerned?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERThe proposal of my hon. Friend would give much additional work, and I am not satisfied that it would lead to results of such practical value as to justify the extra expense involved.