HC Deb 27 March 1929 vol 226 cc2421-2
42. Captain CROOKSHANK

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what are the functions of the assistant cinematograph officer on the staff of the Empire Marketing Board; whether the appointment was open to competition; and what qualifications are necessary?

The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Amery)

The officer in question has undertaken a number of different duties incidental to the cinema work of the Empire Marketing Board, including the direction of a film of the herring industry. The post was felt to require special qualifications, and was filled by the selection, after trial, of an officer who had devoted several years to a study of those aspects of cinema work with which the Board are chiefly concerned.

Captain CROOKSHANK

Is this officer concerned with making the film?

Mr. AMERY

No, Sir. He is concerned with helping those who are making the film by giving information as to our requirements.

Mr. DAY

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer that part of the question as to whether the appointment was open for competition?

Mr. AMERY

If the hon. Member will read my answer, he will find that (hat point is answered.