§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the complete exemption from the Entertainments Duty of all performances given for the funds of ex-service men?
Mr. GUINNESSPerformances for the benefit of any ex-service men's funds which are devoted to philanthropic or charitable objects are already entitled to relief from Entertainments Duty provided that the whole of the net proceeds are devoted to such funds and that the expenses do not exceed 50 per cent of the receipts.