§ 30. Mr. Manderasked the Minister of Information whether it is proposed at any stage during the course of the war to play the National Anthems of the Allies on suitable occasions, or whether the ban is to remain permanent?
§ The Minister of Information (Mr. Brendan Bracken)Yes, Sir, the National Anthems of all our Allies will be played on suitable occasions.
§ Mr. ManderDoes that mean that it will now be possible for the B.B.C. to broadcast the American and Soviet National Anthems, and have they been so informed?
§ Mr. BrackenYes, Sir. The B.B.C. can broadcast the American and Soviet National Anthems and all National Anthems.
§ Mr. ThorneWill the Chinese have a chance?
§ Mr. BrackenYes, Sir.
§ Mr. GallacherWill not the Minister have a practice of the "Internationale" here?