HC Deb 22 August 1916 vol 85 cc2471-2
38. Sir CHARLES HENRY

asked the Secretary to the Treasury at whose expense a cinematograph film of the Cabinet is being taken; if the Treasury will remain in possession of the film; and if any estimate has been formed as to the extent the Treasury will benefit from the proceeds to be derived from the exhibition of the film?

The PRIME MINISTER

With regard to the first part of the question, I may say that no expense would have fallen upon the Treasury in this connection. The proposal has, however, I understand, been dropped, and I need scarcely add that it was never intended to allow a cinematograph picture of the Cabinet in Session to be taken.

Sir C. HENRY

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer more fully the first part of the question, as to who has incurred the expense up to the present?

The PRIME MINISTER

No expense has fallen on the Treasury.