§ 2. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for War the reasons why the cooperation of the War Office was refused in the production of the recruiting film entitled "The Spirit that is England," put forward by British Fine Art Pictures, Limited?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe synopsis of the film in question was carefully examined, but its value for recruiting purposes was not considered to be sufficiently high to warrant the granting of the extensive facilities requested in connection with its production.
§ Mr. ManderAre the War Office prepared in principle to co-operate in the production of recruiting films?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaCertainly, and we have done so.
§ Mr. ManderWill the War Office be prepared to discuss the possibility of alterations in the present film?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI will certainly discuss them with my hon. Friend.