Oral Answers to Questions — Personnel, Berlin (Entertainment)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 December 1945.

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Photo of Mr Barnett Janner Mr Barnett Janner , Leicester West 12:00, 11 December 1945

asked the Secretary of State for War in view of the recent order banning British troops in Berlin from all German theatres and cinemas what arrangements are to be made to provide adequate alternative places of entertainment reserved for troops alone.

Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

The ban, which is not new, was imposed for medical reasons. Adequate entertainment facilities exist at two theatres— one a German theatre, with evenings for troops only— and seven cinemas. I understand that these are rarely completely filled. The troops also have access to American shows.