HC Deb 26 June 1930 vol 240 c1342
68. Mr. HOLFORD KNIGHT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state the latest available figures of film imports and, particularly, the denomination, quality, and value of sound-film projectors imported from foreign countries?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

The imports of cinematograph films liable to duty as such for the first five months of 1930 were 37,638,945 linear feet of a value of £367,306. There are no separate particulars available of importation of sound film projectors.

Mr. KNIGHT

In view of the very large increase in this form of importation in recent months, cannot these figures be obtained?

Mr. SNOWDEN

This question has been answered by me although it is more a question for the Department of the Board of Trade.

Mr. KNIGHT

Is my right hon. Friend aware that a similar return was furnished by his predecessor in 1926? That is why I addressed the question to him.

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