§ Mr. DAYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any representations have been made to him, either by the associations or societies connected with the cinematograph industry or by private exhibitors, asking that Part I of the Cinematograph Films Act, 1927, should be amended, in view of the inability of the exhibitors to procure sufficient good British films to comply with the requirements of the Act?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMI have just received a resolution on this subject from the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association which is under consideration.
§ Mr. DAYIs my right hon. Friend aware that, if the Act is allowed to remain as at present, it will bring a great amount of ruin to the British cinematograph industry, and cause still more unemployment?
§ Mr. GRAHAMI know there are matters in that Act which are in dispute, and I have always indicated that in regard to past legislation. I shall be most willing to consider any matter arising under the Act.
§ Mr. GRAHAMIt is on the quota that this resolution has been based.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODCould we not repeal the whole Act?
§ Mr. GRAHAMI think the Government have already enough on hand for the moment.