HC Deb 24 May 1938 vol 336 cc1031-2
57. Mr. Day

asked the President of the Board of Trade the countries or country of origin of all the negative cinema film imported into Great Britain and Northern Ireland and registered for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?

Mr. Stanley

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

Table showing the quantity of negative cinematograph films imported into the United Kingdom during the year 1937, distinguishing the principal countries of consignment. Particulars of the countries of origin of these films are not available.
Cinematograph films— Negatives. Thousand linear feet of the standard with of 1⅜ in.
Total imports 2,568
Of which consigned from:
United States 1,499
France 176
Germany 120
Union of South Africa 113
Irish Free State 101
Palestine 75
Egypt 71

NOTE.—These figures are provisional.