HC Deb 16 May 1939 vol 347 c1164
17. Mr. Day

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Film Council, appointed under the Cinematograph Films Act, 1938, have arrived at any decision with reference to varying the renters' quota as stipulated in that Act?

Mr. Stanley

I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave the hon. Member on 4th April.

Mr. Day

Do we understand that the question of the renters' quota will be reconsidered at the time the exhibitors' quota is dealt with?

Mr. Stanley

The renters' quota cannot be varied until 1st April next year, and any proposals for doing so can only be made at the end of this year, and no doubt between now and then the council will reconsider the position.

Mr. Day

Did the right hon. Gentleman say that this quota would be considered at the end of the year? Will the renters' quota be considered at the same time?

Mr. Stanley

As I say, between now and the final date upon which consideration can be given, the council will consider the question of the renters' quota.