§ 100. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Transport the reason for the withdrawal of all theatre advertising from the properties of the L.P.T.B.
§ Mr. BarnesI am informed that about three-quarters of the theatres, mainly in the West End, have withdrawn their advertising because they are unwilling to accept the standard rates applied to other advertisers.
§ 101. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Minister of Transport the total advertising revenue of the L.P.T.B. derived from theatre advertising in 1938 and 1945, respectively, and the rates charged by the Board for theatre advertising on the corporation's properties in 1938 and at the present time; and what percentage change this represents.
§ Mr. BarnesThe information asked for is not readily to hand and will involve an analysis of the Board's records. I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as it is available.