§ 60. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he can state the total emoluments of the cinematograph officer on the staff of the Empire Marketing Board; what this officer's present duties are; and whether there is any special term of contract under which he is employed?
§ The UNDER SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Lunn)The cinema officer employed under the Empire Marketing Board receives an inclusive salary of £1,250 per annum. His duties are to supervise the Board's activities in the field of cinema, including the production of any films which the Board may require for publicity purposes. His terms of employment include a special provision whereby he would receive a small percentage of any net profits of films made under his direction.
§ Mr. DAYCan my hon. Friend say whether this gentleman had any previous experience of the cinematograph industry?