§ 6. Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any film studios have recently been erected in this country by American or other interests; and whether he is contemplating any legislation in connection with this matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am not aware that any American or other foreign interests have recently erected film studios in this country, and the second part of the question therefore would not appear to arise.
§ Mr. MANDERWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of increasing the quota of British films shown in this country?
§ 14. Mr. LYONSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in order to encourage the further development of the British film industry, he will introduce legislation to increase the quota of British films?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe Government do not intend to propose an amendment of the Cinematograph Films Act, 1927, in the direction suggested by my hon. Friend.