§ Mr. Duncanasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information why he has approved a grant of a sum of money to the British Drama League for amateur theatricals; and whether, before this money is spent, he will see that opportunities for employment of professional actors and actresses are given by his Department and in other ways, in view of the heavy unemployment among these people?
§ Sir E. GriggNo grant to the British Drama League has been made or approved by the Ministry. The Ministry, however, invited the director of the league to visit various regional head-qarters and to address a few local meetings called for the purpose of keeping the public cheerful, especially in the reception areas, by encouraging dramatic performances. The second part of the question does not therefore arise.