§ 64. Mr. DAYasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether there are any cinematograph films being made at the present time in which Government property and material are being used; and will he give particulars?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence)The only cinematograph film of this nature being made at the present time is one representing the Gallipoli campaign, which is being produced with naval assistance. The assistance which is being given is only such as can be afforded without disturbance of ordinary naval duties, and consists of facilities to 2144 photograph His Majesty's ships and the use of boats and the services of personnel to depict landing and other similar scenes.
§ Mr. DAYCan the Financial Secretary say whether there is any truth in the statement that the Naval Forces are allowed to assist in the production of these films at very much less remuneration than the Army Forces?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe hon. Member had better put that question down.
§ Captain CROOKSHANKCan the hon. Gentleman say who is producing this film? Is it a British film?