HC Deb 10 November 1930 vol 244 cc1289-90
9. Captain PETER MACDONALD

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has made any representations to the Government of India with a view to securing the exclusion from India of films calculated or liable to create a false and unsatisfactory impression of the lives and morals of the people of Great Britain?

Mr. BENN

The censorship of films in India is a matter for the local authorities. I have not had occasion to make any representations.

Captain MACDONALD

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen the report that films have been shown such as are calculated to disturb the peace in India?

Mr. BENN

The information that we have was, of course, brought under review in preparing the reply to the hon. and gallant Gentleman.