§ 1. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is now able to state the present position and the action taken with reference to the banning in Germany of the British film "Catherine the Great" after it had been passed by the censor?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)The Federation of British Industries, acting on behalf of the producers of the film in question, are engaged in correspondence with the competent German authorities with a view to a reconsideration of the ban imposed. I have also called the attention of the German Embassy to this case and expressed the hope that the correspondence now in progress may lead to a satisfactory settlement.
§ Mr. MANDERCan my right hon. Friend say whether any reason was given for the banning?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo, I could not say that.