HC Deb 14 April 1927 vol 205 cc556-7W
Colonel DAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total number of certificates taken out by bookmakers or commission agents to the last convenient date?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The number of bookmakers' certificates issued up to the 31st March, 1927, was 12,833.

Colonel DAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of rebates claimed, to the last convenient date, in respect to the Betting Duty, by persons holding bookmakers' certificates, either for betting taking place on a race-course or office betting?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The total amount of rebate paid up to 31st March last was approximately £36,000. No payment was made except to persons holding a bookmaker's certificate.

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