HC Deb 28 March 1922 vol 152 c1108
4. Colonel Sir C. YATE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he has now received any Report from the Government of India regarding the censorship of cinema films; and if he can state what has been the result of the suggestions made for making the censorship in each place more efficient throughout India?

Earl WINTERTON

My Noble Friend is asking the Government of India to expedite their reply. I recognise the importance of the question of the efficiency of film censorship.

Sir C. YATE

Is the Noble Lord aware that some of these cinemas are of a most pernicious kind and are doing an infinite amount of harm in India? Will he take steps to see that there is an efficient censorship?

Earl WINTERTON

I have covered that in my reply, when I said that the importance of the suggestion is recognised.

Sip J. D. REES

Is it suggested that these films are used for seditious or improper purposes?

Earl WINTERTON

I have not the least idea what is the suggestion.