HC Deb 30 November 1965 vol 721 cc173-4W
Dr. David Kerr

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage of family incomes is estimated to be devoted to gambling of all types in each of the Registrar General's social groups.

Mr. Thornton

There is no information available on gambling expenditure classified by the Registrar General's social groups. However, for all households in the country in 1964 it is estimated from the Family Expenditure Survey that the average net household expenditure on gambling—i.e. payments less winnings— was about three-quarters of 1 per cent. of household income. This estimate is based on a small survey and therefore has a margin of error.