HC Deb 02 April 1930 vol 237 cc1266-7
35. Mr. TOM SMITH

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if it is intended to provide facilities for Members of Parliament to view some of the important films under the control of the Empire Marketing Board?

Mr. LUNN

In pursuance of the promise which I gave in reply to a question by the hon. Member for North Newcastle-on-Tyne (Sir N. Grattan-Doyle) on 20th March, arrangements have now been made for a short private display of Empire Marketing Board films to Members of Parliament in the New Gallery Cinema at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 10th April. Tickets of admission have already been sent to Members of the House.

Mr. DAY

Are these films classified for quota under the Cinematograph Films Act?

Mr. LUNN

I require notice of that question.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will this performance be over before the vote on the suspension of the Eleven o'Clock Rule?

Mr. LUNN

The performance only lasts about an hour.

Mr. DAY

Are any fees received by the Colonial Office or the Empire Marketing Board?

Mr. LUNN

I must ask the hon. Member to put down that question.

36. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether it is the intention of the Government to extend the operations of the Empire Marketing Board so as to cover the popularisation of British products in the Dominions and Colonies?

Mr. LUNN

The extension suggested would lie outside the purposes for which the Empire Marketing Fund was provided.