§ Mr. Cormackasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the total amount paid out during 1972–73 to those who successfully participated in football pools, on and off-course betting, bingo sessions, and all other forms of legitimate gambling.
§ Mr. HigginsNo such estimate has been made. Details of duty receipts and gross amounts staked on taxable betting are given in the annual reports of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.