HC Deb 22 December 1937 vol 330 cc1949-50
16. Mr. Day

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of cinematograph films that have been made in which Government ships or material have been used or Naval assistance given during the three years ending at the last convenient date?

Mr. Cooper

During the past three years considerable Naval facilities have been given for four cinematograph films. In addition, some minor facilities have frequently been afforded.

Mr. Day

Do the Admiralty receive any payment for the use of these ships or materials?

Mr. Cooper

Yes, Sir. In the normal course, if a firm is supplied with facilities payment is made, but on occasions when films are produced in collaboration with the Admiralty which, for propaganda purposes, are valuable to the Admiralty, facilities are afforded free?

Mr. Day

Is this a fixed payment, or is it a percentage of the profits of the film?

Mr. Cooper

No, Sir, it is not a percentage.