§ 33. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the proposal that short propaganda films for this country are to be made in America; and whether he will take action to ensure that Government propaganda and other films are made in this country?
§ Mr. LytteltonI am not aware of any proposal of the kind to which the hon. Member refers. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Information informs me that no films are being made or are likely to be made in U.S.A. for his Department; and as regards other films, I have already said several times that the Government will do all they can in present circumstances to maintain film production in this country.
§ Mr. SorensenIs my right hon. Friend aware that a well-known film star recently announced that she was departing to Hollywood in order to make propaganda films for the Government?
§ Mr. LytteltonMy hon. Friend will scarcely expect me either to substantiate or to refute the statements of film stars.