§ Mr. A. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in HANSARD a table of figures giving the quarterly rise or fall since 1951 in the
156W1960, he will now cause a review to be made of the incidence of betting taxation generally; if he will take into account that, since the introduction of new legislation affecting the betting sports and gaming, existing anomalies have become accentuated; and if, before his next Budget, he will re-assess the contribution which should be made to the Exchequer by horse racing, greyhound racing, football and other pools, bookmakers and betting offices, and by the promoters of such activities as Bingo.
§ Mr. BarberMy right hon. and learned Friend's pre-Budget review of taxation in general will, of course, include the betting duties and I will bear in mind the particular considerations my hon. and gallant Friend has raised.