§ Dr. Glynasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate how much revenue is lost due to illegal betting.
§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the loss of tax revenue caused by illegal betting; and whether this practice is increasing.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyne[pursuant to his reply, 17 December 1982, c. 272]: The level of illegal betting can only be a matter of subjective judgment; and in these circumstances there is no sound basis on which to estimate the revenue loss or to judge whether illegal betting is increasing.
§ Mr. Farrasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has plans to reduce the rate of general betting duty to counter the growth of illicit betting.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyne[pursuant to his reply, 16 December 1982, c. 212]: I cannot anticipate my right hon. and learned Friend's Budget judgment. I am, however, considering representations on this subject, both written and oral, from interested representative bodies, and these will be taken fully into account.