HC Deb 11 October 1939 vol 352 c364W
Mr. Joel

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the approximate yield of the Entertainments Duty from living entertainments during the month of September; and what was the cost of collection?

Captain Crookshank

The approximate yield of Entertainments Duty from the entertainments which are chargeable at the reduced rates provided by Section 1 (3) of the Finance Act, 1935, as amended by Section 6 (1) of the Finance Act, 1939, during the month of September, was £35,000. The cost of collection cannot be given.