§ 9. Mr. GUYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered the resolution sent to him based upon the report of the Edinburgh Cinema Inquiry Committee; and if he will consider the advisability of setting up a Departmental Committee to investigate the question of cinema film censorship in Scotland and matters connected therewith?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir Godfrey Collins)I have considered the resolution passed at a public meeting held on the 6th March under the auspices of the Edinburgh Cinema Inquiry Committee, but I do not feel that an inquiry on the lines suggested is necessary. I have in view that legislation may be required, but there is a possibility that the need for this may be avoided, and that aspect of the matter is now being explored.
§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERIs the operation of the National Film Institute to be extended to Scotland?
§ Sir G. COLLINSWe are in touch with the British Board of Film Censors and are enlisting their assistance in this matter.
§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERThat is a different matter.