§ 65. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what dollar expenditure has been involved during the last convenient period in respect of the employment of American subjects in music halls and theatres; and how does this compare with the earnings of British artistes playing in the U.S.A.
§ Sir S. CrippsDuring the six months ending November, 1947, net remittances to the United States amounted to £174,000. Comparable figures of receipts by British artists are not available.