Cinemas (Sunday Charity Levy)

HC Deb 17 March 1960 vol 619 c115W

Mr. Webster

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much is raised by the Sunday Charity Levy upon the cinema industry.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The amount raised during the year 1958–59 was about £370,000, of which £18,478 was paid into the Cinematograph Fund and about £351,000 was paid to charities named by the licensing authorities.

Mr. Webster

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what charities the proceeds of the Sunday Charity Levy are paid.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I regret that this information is not available.