Cinema Exhibitors (Tax)

HC Deb 17 February 1955 vol 537 cc81-2W

94. Mr. Swingler

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from small cinema exhibitors about the financial hardship resulting

taking to negotiate a trade agreement with Bulgaria.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

The Bulgarian Government have accepted our invitation to send a delegation to London to discuss trade and financial matters. The following are the figures:

from heavy incidence of entertainments tax; and what proposals he is considering for relieving their position.

Mr. H. Brooke

My right hon. Friend and I have received a number of letters relating to the position of cinema exhibitors. About half relate to small cinemas. The various proposals they contain will be considered in the preparation of my right hon. Friend's Budget.