§ 1. Colonel DAYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has considered the proposal to introduce legislation with regard to the blind booking of films; and, if so, whether the Government intend to introduce a Bill covering this subject?
§ 3. Sir COOPER RAWSONasked whether he is able to give an approximate 2741 date for the introduction of the Bill which is intended to carry out the recommendations of the Imperial Conference in regard to British and Empire films?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)The whole subject of Empire film production is under consideration, but I am not at present in a position to make any statement.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say, with regard to the blind booking of films, whether the policy adopted by other Departments is entirely at variance with the policy he has put before the House?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI am not aware that any policy is being adopted by other Departments. At the proper time, when the Cabinet has considered the matter, I will, of course, make a statement.
§ Colonel DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the policy of the Admiralty is to have their films blind booked at the present time?