HC Deb 13 May 1941 vol 371 cc1067-8
29. Mr. Mander

asked the President of the Board of Trade the reason why gramophone records are now being made at a factory, of which the name has been given to him, including "Deutschland Uber Alles" and German soldier songs in German; and who gave the order, and who is the customer?

Mr. Lyttelton

I understand that the record in question has been in the makers catalogue since 1932, and that copies have continued to be supplied on demand until recently. I am informed, however, that no further copies of the record are now being made, and that there are no orders outstanding.

Mr. Mander

Would my right hon. Friend bear in mind that they were being made, only a week ago? Does he think that this is at this stage the most useful way of employing British labour; or does he think that somebody was preparing a welcome for Rudolf Hess?

Mr. Lyttelton

My information is that 22 copies of the records were made since 1st January. I hope that my hon. Friend will realise that other people's sense of humour is not always the same as his and mine.

Mr. Mander

Does my right hon. Friend really think it funny that British labour should be used in making these records?