§ 18. Mr. DAYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to say whether his Department has investigated the possible changes in control of the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, which controls over 300 picture theatres in the United Kingdom and which is passing to American interests; and whether, in the national interest, he proposes to take any steps in the matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 27th July to the hon. and gallant Member for Carlisle (Brigadier-General Spears).
§ Mr. DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman consider asking the committee investigating the amendment of the Cinematograph Films Act to consider this very important position?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have no doubt that they will take notice of what has been said in this House by the hon. Gentleman and myself.