§ 129. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the Stage Door Canteen, which provides free entertainment seven nights a week for about 10,000 Servicemen a week, is to be closed within the next 10 days because the owners of the premises have let them to the B.B.C.; and what steps he is taking, in the interest of the welfare of Servicemen on leave or stationed in London, to provide a comparable alternative place of entertainment.
§ Mr. BellengerI am aware that the Stage Door Canteen is to be closed, but this is not a matter in which I have any408W jurisdiction. Alternative facilities for Servicemen are provided at the Nuffield Centre in Wardour Street.