§ 83. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Mr. Ralph Reader and his company of artistes were refused dinner in the G.H.Q. Mess at Kinloss, Singapore, on their return from a tour of jungle camps, as they were not in evening dress; and whether he will take action to ensure proper treatment of artistes who go out to Malaya to entertain our troops.
§ Mr. HeadYes. It is clear from the report that I have had that the reception of Mr. Reader and his company most unfortunately went astray on this particular evening. I very much regret that this incident should have occurred in a tour which was in every other respect a most successful one. Before this incident took place I had given instructions that a special order should go out to overseas Commands to ensure that the reception of all artistes should be worthy of the co-operation which they are now showing.