§ 17. Mr. BRIANTasked the Secretary of State for War if permission has been given for men serving in His Majesty's forces to take part in plays at present being performed in London; if so, what is the number of men so appearing; and what are the terms on which they are engaged?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI have no information.
§ Mr. BRIANTHas the right hon. Gentleman made any inquiry; and is it a fact that permits are given on these occasions to soldiers to take part in plays on the stage? The right hon. Gentleman is sure to know that.
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSNo permits are given and no permits are necessary, so long as the appearances on the stage do not interfere with military duties.