§ Sir F. Grahamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that, on account of the burden of the entertainments tax on the living theatre, the New Theatre, Darlington, has recently been obliged to close and the Royal Astoria Theatre has had to be converted into a cinema; and whether he will make some inquiry into these circumstances, with a view to early remedial action so far as the duty is concerned.
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§ Mr. H. BrookeI have seen reports in the sense of the first part of the Question. The duty on admissions to theatres and other entertainments is being kept under review, and the particular cases mentioned by my hon. Friend will be borne in mind in this connection.