§ 31. Mr. Les Huckfieldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received against proposals for an ad valorem tax on gaming machines in working men's clubs and against an extension of bingo duties to include them; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneI have received a large number of representations against the introduction of an ad valorem duty on gaming machines from many interested bodies, including organisations representing all types of clubs. I have also received representations about the scope of bingo duty; but these are fewer in number and have expressed differing views about a possible change. My proposals on both subjects have now been announced.