Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much was received by his Department in tax duty and VAT in (a) 1998, (b) 1999 and (c) 2000 from the bingo industry. - Inc ref to and fact that "Receipts from Betting, Gaming and Lottery Duties", copy in Library. Details of amount of VAT received from bingo industry are not readily available.

Answer: Mr. Fearn: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was received by his Department in tax duty and VAT in (a) 1998, (b) 1999 and (c) 2000 from the bingo industry. [153766] Mr. Timms: Duty receipts from bingo can be found in the HM Customs and Excise statistical bulletin "Receipts from Betting, Gaming and Lottery Duties", a copy of which is in the House of Commons Library. Details of the amount of VAT received from the bingo industry are not readily available.

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