HC Deb 14 March 1932 vol 263 cc6-7
15. Mr. McENTEE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether there is any censor of moving pictures in India; and whether steps will be taken to prohibit the exhibition of disrobing films and other films likely to bring into disrespect the white women resident in India?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, Sir. Censorship of films is carried out by the local authorities. As regards the second part of the question I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Birkenhead, West (Lieut.-Colonel J. Sandeman Allen) on the 15th February.

Sir A. KNOX

Is it not a fact that this censorship is most inefficient in India?

Sir S. HOARE

I do not admit that. I have no information to make me think that that is so.