HC Deb 22 January 1973 vol 849 cc36-7W
Mr. Gorst

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total number of gaming machines in respect of which gaming machine licence duty was paid during 1971–72.

Mr. Higgins

The total number of gaming machines in respect of which gaming machine licence duty was paid during the licence year ended 30th September 1972 is estimated at 156,440.

Mr. Gorst

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total receipts from holiday season gaming machine licence duty during 1972; and how many such licences were issued in 1970, 1971 and 1972.

Mr. Higgins

£770,000. The numbers of licences issued were:

1970 1,113
1971 1,156
1972 1,160