Bingo Duty Debate

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Baroness Coffey

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Bingo Duty

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Monday 17th March 2014

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Coffey Portrait Dr Thérèse Coffey (Suffolk Coastal) (Con)
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It is my pleasure to present a petition signed by 220 people that was arranged by those who enjoy bingo at Palace Bingo in Felixstowe. I thank Vivienne Warren for organising the petition.

The petition states:

The Petition of the people of Suffolk Coastal,

Declares that the bingo industry is currently subjected to bingo duty at 20% whereas most other forms of gambling are taxed at 15% and further that the Petitioners believe that bingo venues offer a pleasant and safe environment for people to come together and enjoy themselves.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to reduce bingo duty from 20% to 15% so investment can take place in the bingo industry modernising premises and creating jobs.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

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