§ Colonel DAYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of certificates taken out by bookmakers or commission agents to the last convenient date?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe number of bookmakers' certificates issued up to the 29th January, 1927, was 10,990.
§ Colonel DAYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of rebates claimed to the last convenient date in respect to the Betting Duty, either for betting taking place on a racecourse or office betting; and whether such rebates have been claimed by persons carrying on business as turf accountants, commission agents, or licensed bookmakers?
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§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe total amount of rebate paid up to the 31st January last was approximately £19,000. No payment was made except to persons holding bookmaker's certificates.