HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 cc16-7W
Mr. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, ignoring any possible switch to betting with bookmakers which might occur, by what amount the present 10 per cent. pool duty on totalisators at greyhound tracks could be reduced if a flat-rate duty were imposed on both greyhound and horse racing on the basis of ensuring the same return of revenue to the Treasury, using the totalisator turnover on greyhound and horse racing for the year 1955–56.

Mr. Powell

The present 10 per cent. duty could be reduced to about 7 per cent., under the assumptions set out in the hon. Member's Question.