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Entertainments (Admission Charge).

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 12 December 1939.

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Photo of Mr Thomas Levy Mr Thomas Levy , Elland

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that private soldiers are being charged a minimum of 3d. to attend performances given for their entertainment; why is this charge made, and by whose authority; and will he take steps to ensure that soldiers shall be admitted to these shows free of charge?

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