HC Deb 25 July 1940 vol 363 c976
43. Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Home Secretary why the Everyman Cinema, Hampstead, was directed not to permit the use of its premises for an exhibition of Chinese and English paintings from 14th to 28th July?

Sir J. Anderson

I am not aware that any such direction was given, and I understand that the exhibition opened on 14th July and is still being held.

Mr. Roberts

Is it not a fact that representations were made in the name of the Home Office or of some other Department of the Government to prevent the opening ceremony taking place?

Sir J. Anderson

An opening ceremony is another matter, but I know of no representations that have been made.

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