HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 cc159-60W
56. Mr. Carmichael

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what additional revenue he expects from the new rate of taxation on cinemas, which comes into operation on 5th August; what additional revenue he estimates he would get if theatres, music halls and football matches were taxed at this new rate.

Mr. Gaitskell

The additional revenue from the revised full scale of Entertainments Duty is estimated at£6½million in a full year. As regards the second part of the Question, the additional yield would depend on a number of factors, in particular the effect of the increased duty on admission prices and attendances, which for an increase in duty of this order cannot be predicted with sufficient certainty to enable a firm estimate to be made.