HC Deb 09 December 1947 vol 445 cc833-4
17. Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will rescind the regulation under which P.O.W's. are at present banned from participating in concerts or other entertainments where an admission charge is made and where money is to be raised for some charitable, religious or relief objective.

Mr. Shinwell

No, Sir. It would not be fair for prisoners of war to entertain as artistes in direct competition with British civilians.