§ 52. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what dollar expenditure has been incurred in the year to date on the hire or purchase of U.S. films.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallAbout 61 million dollars in the ten months to 31st October, 1946.
§ Colonel HutchisonDoes not the Financial Secretary consider that, with the shortage of dollar credits from which this country is suffering, this is an unwise expenditure?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallI was answering the Question on the Order Paper, and I do not propose to answer any others.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas MooreDoes the Financial Secretary really say that, in his opinion, the import of these cheap and nasty films is generally not a waste of dollars?
§ Colonel HutchisonIn view of the completely unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I propose to raise this matter on the Adjournment.