HC Deb 01 July 1930 vol 240 cc1751-2
9. Mr. MANDER

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now in a position to state the policy of the Government with regard to the establishment of the multi-lingual film industry in this country and any possible amendments to the Cinematograph Film Act, 1927, involved?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

I have considered carefully and sympathetically the suggestions that have been made to me by the hon. Member and certain other hon. Members, and also by the British makers, but I regret that I can hold out no hope of legislation on this subject in the near future.

Mr. DAY

Has the whole situation been considered by the advisory committee?

Mr. GRAHAM

Of course I have constantly all kinds of questions, and the advisory committee have these problems before them, but I have always informed the House that I cannot promise legislation.

Mr. MANDER

Do I understand that the Government have no policy of any kind to announce with reference to this most important national interest?