§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much bingo duty was paid or estimated to be paid by unlicensed clubs registered to play bingo in each of the last three years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. LilleyThe amounts of bingo duty paid by unlicensed clubs registered to play bingo are not separately recorded. Estimates of the amounts paid are as follows:
£ million 1985–86 2.7 1986–87 3.0 1987–88 3.2
§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the cost of enforcement, 269W supervision and collection of bingo duty from unlicensed clubs registered to play bingo in each of the last three years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. LilleyThe costs of collecting bingo duty are not recorded separately. They are thought to be comparable with the costs for collecting the betting and gaming duties generally, which are under 1 per cent. of the duty yield.