§ 15. Commander Locker-Lampsonasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will pre vent the premature closing of film studios, which might be of use for pro paganda purposes?
§ Sir S. HoareThe matter to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers is receiving close attention and steps are already being taken to safeguard the position as far as circumstances permit.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonIs the Minister aware that at Denham a very remarkable film is being produced by Mr. Alexander Korda, with the star Conrad Veidt as one of the actors; and that its value, at this moment, for propaganda and other purposes would be very great?
§ Sir S. HoareI have said that that is the very type of question which is under consideration.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsWhile this matter is being considered will the right hon. Gentleman also take into consideration the value of the last Cinematograph Films Act with regard to conditions of labour and relations between employers and employés?
§ Sir S. HoareI think that is a question which ought to be addressed to the President of the Board of Trade.
§ Mr. Harold NicolsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the great use which is being made in Germany and other countries of the film as an instrument of propaganda?
§ Sir S. HoareThat is just the kind of question which is very much in our minds.