§ 42. Mr. HARRISasked the President of the Board of Education whether he has had any reports made by the medical officer of the Board as to the effect on the child mind of constant attendance at cinemas; and, if not, whether he will cause an inquiry to be held and consult local education authorities thereon?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANNo report has been made by the Board's medical officers as to the effect on the child mind of constant attendance at cinemas. I am afraid that I cannot undertake to initiate an inquiry of this kind at the present time; but I understand that some investigations are to be made by the London Local Education Authority, and I shall await the results with great interest.
§ Mr. HARRISHas the right hon. Gentleman any information of what has been done in this matter on the Continent, particularly in Germany? If not, will he collect the information?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANIf my lion. Friend will send me any information that he has, I will make further inquiries.
§ Miss RATHBONEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the child welfare committee of the League of Nations at Geneva have had a committee sitting for the last three years, and that they have obtained considerable information?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANI will take information from that source.