Entertainments (Participation)

Oral Answers to Questions — Prisoners of War – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 9 Rhagfyr 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford 12:00, 9 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will rescind the regulation under which P.O.W's. are at present banned from participating in concerts or other entertainments where an admission charge is made and where money is to be raised for some charitable, religious or relief objective.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

No, Sir. It would not be fair for prisoners of war to entertain as artistes in direct competition with British civilians.