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Bingo

The topic that has resulted in the most postcards from constituents (apart from campaigns that we have run) is in fact Bingo.

Bingo clubs are worried about the impact that the smoking ban will have on them. They currently are doubly taxed both on the gross profit and then again with VAT. They are arguing for a level playing field in terms of taxation. Their concern is that the effect of the double whammy of double taxation and the smoking ban will result in closures.

I have, therefore, raised an Early Day Motion No 1631 about the issue (see link for current signature list).

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