HC Deb 08 December 1942 vol 385 cc1433-4
43. Mr. Astor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much the Treasury received last year from their half-share in the fees paid to serving officers and men for broadcasting?

Sir K. Wood

I am afraid that the figures for which my hon. Friend asks are not available.

Mr. Astor

If I put down a Question in the next series of Sittings, will my right hon. Friend find the figures?

Sir K. Wood

I think it hardly worth while asking the officials for these figures. It is not a matter of money; it is a matter of equity.

Mr. Astor

If the figures are so insignificant that the right hon. Gentleman does not know them, is it worth while taking these sums from serving officers and men?

Sir K. Wood

I said just now that it was not a question of money, but one of equity?

Mr. Astor

Equity towards whom?

Sir K. Wood

All parties concerned.