HC Deb 27 May 1936 vol 312 c2012
58. Mr. DAY

asked the First Commissioner of Works what replies he has given to the British film companies who have made application to his Department for the purpose of filming typical British incidents in the Royal parks at times when they are not generally open to the public; and in what circumstances these applications can be granted?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)

I have received no applications for permission to take films in the Royal parks when not open to the public, and I am not clear what the hon. Member means by "typical British incidents."

Mr. DAY

Are permits of this kind not granted in parks abroad for the local film companies, and cannot the right hon. Gentleman see his way to do the same?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I do not understand what "typical British incidents"are.

Mr. DAY

Does not the Minister realise that a typical British incident is a happening that would happen in the park in ordinary circumstances, and are there not British studios and British actors who would benefit?

Mr. CARTLAND

Does the right hon. Gentleman not agree that the filming ought to be done by day rather than by night?

Mr. MATHERS

Is it not something connected with birds?