HC Deb 19 March 1936 vol 310 c577
1. Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Labour the number of permits that have been issued for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date to foreign dance bands and cabaret or other artists to enter and work in Great Britain, and the average length of such permits?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead)

1,394 permits for foreign variety and cabaret artists were issued during 1935. No permits were issued during that year for foreign dance bands. The periods covered by the permits vary from one week upwards according to the nature of the engagements to which they relate.

Mr. DAY

Does that figure include the number of permits extended from previous dates?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

I must have notice of that question.

Mr. DAY

Is the Minister aware that certain foreign musicians have been in this country for a very considerable time and that they keep having their permits extended?