§ 2. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has received any information, and can give the House particulars, of any British cinematograph films that have been banned or censored in India during 12 months to the last convenient date?
§ Sir S. HOAREDuring the year ended 31st August last the Bombay Board of Film Censors passed all the British cinematograph films examined by them. I have no information as regards other Provinces, but as the hon. Member will be aware the great majority of the films imported from this country would be examined at Bombay.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSAre we to understand from the reply that films, having been passed by the censors, will not be distributed?
§ Sir S. HOAREThat is a question which affects the provincial Governments. I would like to look into it.