§ 25. Mr. Dayasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of ships in His Majesty's Navy that are fitted with talking cinema apparatus; whether it is proposed to install same in all new ships that are being built; and what arrangements are made for a constant change of cinematograph films when ships are visiting, or are in foreign stations?
§ Sir S. HoareTwenty-three ships have up to the present been supplied with sound film equipment under the scheme described in the answer given; to the hon. Member by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty on 6th May last. As was then stated, other ships, of which no particulars are available, have acquired sound film equipment privately. The scheme to which I have referred also provides for the supply of sound films on hire, which are sent to the various stations as occasion demands. The provision of sound film equipment in new construction is at present under consideration; but no decision has yet been reached.
§ Mr. DayWill the right hon. Gentleman see, when a decision is reached, that only British machines are installed?