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Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 16 Rhagfyr 1947.

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Photo of Mr Edward Evans Mr Edward Evans , Lowestoft 12:00, 16 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much money is earned in Russia for British composers by the performance of their works.

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

I regret that the information is not available.

Photo of Mr Edward Evans Mr Edward Evans , Lowestoft

Could my right hon. and learned Friend tell me whether any payments have been made from this country to Russia?

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

Many payments of different sorts are made.

Photo of Mr Edward Evans Mr Edward Evans , Lowestoft

For the performance of music?

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

I am afraid my hon. Friend must put that Question on the Order Paper.