HC Deb 07 May 1998 vol 311 cc455-6W
Mr. Woolas

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in duty for amusement machines on(a) the industry and (b) revenues to the Exchequer. [40925]

Dawn Primarolo

In determining the impact upon the industry of increase in duty for amusement machines the Government considered the patterns of location and distribution of machines, their profitability and the ability of the various sectors within the industry to bear the cost.

The revenue yield forecast is £15 million for the first year and £20 million for each of the following two years.