§ 37. Mr. Keelingasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the shutting down of the Warner film studios at Teddington, and the discharge of 132 employees, many of whom had long experience of the industry; and whether he will make any statement about the prospect of these studios being reopened and of these men and women being re-employed in the industry.
§ 62. Mr. Shepherdasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to secure the re-opening of the Teddington Studio, which has closed after only a short period of production.
§ Mr. H. WilsonI am aware that, for want of a tenant, 132 employees have been discharged from the film studios at Teddington, leaving these studios with a remaining staff of between 140 and 150. As to the prospects of reabsorption for the displaced personnel, I can only say that I am persevering with my endeavours to remove any financial obstacles to the fullest use of all British studios and I am hoping to make a statement on this subject next week.