§ 44. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has any statistics that will show the number of British talking-films that have been banned by any of the Dominion Governments; and can he give the House particulars?
§ Mr. LUNNI have not been able to trace any statistics which would provide the information asked for.
§ Mr. DAYHas the hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the banning of "Blackmail," a noted British film; and will he suggest to the Dominions and Colonial Governments, that where British films are banned some reason ought to be given so that they may be reconstructed and resubmitted?
§ Mr. LUNNI have said that I cannot find any statistics whatever relating to films which have been banned, and, unless my hon. Friend can give me particulars and statistics, I cannot inquire into the matter. If he does so, however, I will make inquiries.
§ Mr. DAYHas the hon. Gentleman seen the correspondence between the film producers and Lord Passfield on this subject, and, if not, will he look into it?