§ 51. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that one of the cinematograph films made under the auspices of the Empire Marketing Board is being shown in America with American captions, and in such a manner as to give the impression that the film represents the production of American articles; can he state whether there are any restrictions in the contract made for the sale or production of this film in America which would restrict American exhibitors from altering this film in this manner; and can he say what action has been taken?
§ Mr. LUNNI am making inquiries into this matter, but have not yet received the necessary information. I will communicate further with my hon. Friend as soon as it is available.
§ Mr. LUNNThe only knowledge I had was from Press cuttings that I had received, that the film had been made to apply to a fishing village named Gloucester, on the coast of Massachusetts.
§ Mr. DAYIn future contracts will my hon. Friend make provision so that the films made by the Empire Marketing Board are not made to apply to America?
§ Mr. LUNNThe hon. Member had better wait until I have information as to whether that was done in this case, before asking me to decide as to the future.
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINWill the hon. Gentleman be good enough to make a statement to the House when in a position to do so, instead of merely communicating privately with his hon. Friend, because this is a matter of public interest?
§ Mr. ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUELIf this is a North Sea fishing film will the hon. Gentleman see that our fishermen get the credit for it?