§ 21. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what supervision is exercised by the Board over cinematograph films in the making of which assistance is given by officers and ratings of the Royal Navy and His Majesty's ships?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMAssistance is only given after signature of a legal agreement with the applicant firm, which provides in great detail for supervision by the Admiralty at various stages and for censorship before final production.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYAre steps taken to ensure that the final production is historically accurate?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMOf course.
§ Colonel DAYWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether in this agreement any provision is made for the Admiralty participating in the profits?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI should be very glad to send a copy of the agreement to the hon. Member, and, if he can suggest any improvements, we shall be glad to consider them.
§ Colonel DAYWill officers and ratings of the Navy receive any extra remuneration for this work?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI should like notice of that question.