Written question asked by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 17 April 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the actual and estimated yield from betting duty for the years 1996 to 2001. - Ref to HM Customs and Excise Annual Report, Table L2, Betting, Gaming and Lottery: Receipts and Financial Statement and Budget Report March 2000, Table C9, Public Sector Current Receipts.

Answer: Mr. Heathcoat-Amory: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the actual and estimated yield from betting duty for the years 1996 to 2001. [119452] Mr. Timms: Information on the actual yield from betting duty can be found in "HM Customs and Excise Annual Report", Table L2 "Betting, Gaming and Lottery: Receipts". The estimated yield from betting and gaming duties in 1999-2000 and in 2000-01 can be found in the "Financial Statement and Budget Report March 2000", Table C9 "Public Sector Current Receipts".

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