HC Deb 16 April 1918 vol 105 c241W
Major HUNT

asked the Minister of National Service whether men employed in theatres and music halls are considered to belong to non-essential occupations, and will they consequently be sent to fight or go abroad, or whether it is considered necessary to keep some of them of military age in this country for the purpose of providing entertainment for our sailors and soldiers when on leave?

Mr. BECK

The men employed in theatres and music halls have never been specially protected from recruitment.

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