§ 2. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Minister of Labour whether she has considered the representations recently addressed to her as to the conditions under which alien musicians are permitted to remain in this country; and whether, having regard to the unemployment amongst British musicians, she proposes to revise such conditions?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI am not sure what representations the right hon. Gentleman has in mind, but the matter is one that is receiving constant attention. In my view the present practice adequately safeguards the interests of British musicians.
§ Sir K. WOODIs it a fact that an increasing number of British musicians are out of employment, and cannot the right hon. Lady do something?
§ Miss BONDFIELDBut there is a great decrease in the numbers of foreign musicians.
§ Miss BONDFIELDNo alien musicians have been granted long extensions.