HC Deb 01 August 1939 vol 350 cc2136-7
22. Mr. Sorensen

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has taken or proposes to take action to prevent film studios from being closed down in a time of national emergency, either through being taken over as office accommodation for London firms, or for similar reasons; and whether he will ensure that film production will not unnecessarily be curtailed?

Mr. Stanley

Discussions as to the appropriate use of studio space in time of war are at present proceeding.

Mr. Sorensen

Is the right hon. Gentle-man aware that at least one studio has already been provisionally secured by a city concern for office use in an emergency? Does it not appear that the cinema industry just then might be very useful to the country?

Mr. Stanley

All these matters have to be considered from the relative value of the purpose for which any premises could be put. I do not think that anyone could contemplate that in time of war the cinema industry is likely to continue completely unaffected.

Table showing, in respect of each description of cotton apparel separately recorded, the declare value of exports from and imports into the United Kingdom during the year 1938 distinguishing the imports consigned from Japan (including Formosa).
Description. Exports, United Kingdom goods. Imports.
Total. of which from Japan.
£000 £000 £000
Fabric gloves of cotton, including fabric containing cotton shaped for making into or lining gloves. 18 218 2
Knitted, netted or crocheted goods (hosiery):
Underwear (including knitted, etc., shirts):
Of cotton or of which the chief value is cotton. 248 96 82
Stockings and hose:
Of cotton or of which the chief value is cotton 102 296 67