§ 15. Mr. DAYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty which of His Majesty's ships have now installed sound-film cinematograph apparatus; and will he give particulars?
§ Mr. DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether anything has been done with the apparatus installed in the ships which have already shown cinematograph films?
§ Mr. ALEXANDERA new type has been tried experimentally on a recent cruise. Reports on that experiment are being considered by the Admiralty, and the next point which arises is the question of funds.
Sir NAIRNE STEWART SANDE-MANIn the event of any orders being placed, will the right hon. Gentleman see that they are placed with British firms?
§ Mr. ALEXANDERAll I can say is that the apparatus which has been used in the experiment includes apparatus by British firms, and the matter is now being considered.
§ Mr. ALEXANDERI cannot lay down conditions as to what men should do in 2262 the spending of money which arises from their own activities. These are not Government funds.
Sir N. STEWART SANDEMANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that British firms are not allowed to tender for cinematograph films in the American Navy?