§ 49. Sir COOPER RAWSONasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the circumstances in connection with the censorship of the British film "Dawn"; and whether, in view of the public interest in this matter and of the importance of the principles involved, he will give the House an opportunity to discuss the question one day or, alternatively, one evening?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, in view of the state of public business, I cannot give special time for discussion. My hon. Friend might find an opportunity to raise this matter on a Private Members' Motion day, or on the Adjournment any evening.
§ Mr. DAYWere the Government acquainted with all the facts with regard to the publication of the film "Dawn" before action was taken by the Foreign Secretary?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question does not arise.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYCan the Prime Minister tell me on which Civil Service Vote this matter can be raised?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not quite sure that it is possible to raise it on a Vote, but I will look into that question.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the Prime Minister aware that the Stationery Department has on its payroll a gentleman who is described as "the Official Adviser of the Government on film matters," and can the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is possible to raise the matter on that Vote?