§ 27. Mr. Dayasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of occasions during the last two years that assistance has been given to various film companies by his Department for the production of films of a naval character; whether this permission included the rights to photograph ships at sea and also to take photographs on board; and whether he will give particulars of the general charge that is made for such facilities?
§ Mr. ShakespeareAssistance has been given in the production of three films of a naval character during the last two years. Facilities were afforded to photograph ships at sea and also to take photographs on board. Out-of-pocket expenses only were charged in respect of these facilities.
§ Lieut.-Commander AgnewAre the films now being shown in the schools of the country?
§ Mr. ShakespeareOne of them was sponsored by the Navy League and was of advantage in recruiting.
§ Mr. ManderHas the American Ambassador been consulted?