§ 7. Mr. Dayasked the Minister of Labour the number of permits that have been issued to musicians in foreign dance bands employed in this country for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and if, in view of the fact that British dance bands are forbidden entry into the United States of America and France, he will consider imposing similar restrictions on the entry into this country of similar performers?
§ Mr. E. BrownIt is not the policy of the Department to grant permits for foreign dance bands required for dance halls, restaurants or hotels, and accordingly no permits for bands of this type have been issued during the last 12 months. In view of the difficulties experienced by British bands in securing engagements in the United States of America, American dance bands have not been permitted to take engagements of any kind in this country for the past two years. No representations with regard to similar difficulties in the way of the entry of British bands into France have been made to me.