HC Deb 14 February 1949 vol 461 c125W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the tax on speedway racing is 45 per cent. against 15 per cent. on football, cricket, boxing, etc., since speedway racing is a non-betting sport similar to the others.

Sir S. Cripps

Speedway racing is taxed at the same rate as other motor racing. Betting is not a factor in determining liability to Entertainments Duty.