HC Deb 10 March 1994 vol 239 c324W
Mr. Boyes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what revenue currently accrues to the Treasury from amusement with prizes and jackpot machines from each main category of premises on which they are located.

Sir John Cope

An estimated breakdown of gaming machine licence duty for 1992–93 is as follows:

Amusement with prizes £ million
Pubs 33
Inland arcades 15
Seaside arcades 13
Bingo halls 12
Single sites 3
Others 7
Total amusement with prizes 83
Jackpot machines 15
Total gaming machine licence duty 98

There is no breakdown for jackpot machines.

Mr. Boyes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what calculations he has made as to the potential revenue that would accrue to the Treasury in respect of amusement with prizes machines in licensed betting offices.

Sir John Cope

No calculations have been made.