HC Deb 03 July 1939 vol 349 cc925-6
80. Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that annoyance has been caused to persons attending performances of "Confessions of a Nazi Spy," particularly to refugees, by the attempts of German citizens to photograph them when entering the cinema; and whether such interference can be prevented, as likely to lead to a breach of the peace?

The Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Peake)

I am informed that two itinerant street photog- raphers have for some time been permitted by the management to stand by the entrance to the cinema in question. Neither the police on duty at the spot nor the officials of the cinema have observed any other persons using a camera near the cinema.

Mr. Parker

If I supply the hon. Gentleman with evidence in support of my question, will he look into it?

Mr. Peake

Certainly, I will look into the evidence if the hon. Member will supply it.

Mr. Poole

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that this film is an excellent piece of propaganda against the Nazi system, and may I recommend the whole Cabinet to go and see it?