§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish figures at current and 1973 prices, respectively, of revenue derived from betting taxes within Scotland in each of the past four years.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonEstimates of the revenue from betting and gaming duties borne by the residents of Scotland are:
£ million Current prices 1973 prices 1973–74 17 17 1974–75 22 18 1975–76 25 16 Estimates for 1976–77 are not yet available, and comparable estimates for 1972–73 have not been made. The revenue has been converted to 1973 prices using the retail price index (all items).