§ Mr. SUMMERSBYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the increase of unemployment among orchestral musicians due to the use of 201W mechanical music in theatres and cinemas, he will consider imposing further taxation upon mechanical music instruments?
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:I have considered my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I do not think that it would be practicable to impose such taxation upon mechanical apparatus for the reproduction of music as would ensure its abandonment in favour of the employment of orchestral musicians.