§ Mr. Freudasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the number of convictions for evasion of betting duty in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Hayhoe[pursuant to his reply, 7 February 1984, c. 564]: The following information relates to prosecutions in Great Britain:
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Financial Year Number of persons convicted 1974–75 151 1975–76 59 1976–77 118 1977–78 90 1978–79 71 1979–80 49 1980–81 43 1981–82 26 1982–83 48 1983–84 (Apr.-Dec.) 30 In addition the Commissioners of Customs and Excise have compounded proceedings against nearly 800 other persons during this period.