§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate (1) the average tax, VAT and AMLD on different types of cash prize machines in(a) 1997 and (b) 1999; [99164]
(2) the ratios of tax to turnover on (a) £6 jackpot machines, (b) 2p/10p coin pusher machines and (c) higher prize machines in (i) 1997 and (ii) 1999. [99163]
§ Mr. TimmsThe information is not available. The VAT on machines' takings is not recorded separately on VAT returns, and Amusement Machine Licence Duty records do not identify the receipts from specific types of machine.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take 2p and 10p stake machines out of licence duty. [99165]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Government keep duty rates under constant review. It would not be prudent to comment on specific Budget measures at this stage. Two penny stake machines are already exempt from duty.