Film "The World is Rich" (Schools)

HC Deb 22 June 1948 vol 452 cc1110-1

18. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements he is making for the documentary film, "The World is Rich," to be shown to children in Scottish schools.

Mr. Woodburn

I understand that this film is at present on theatrical distribution but copies will be placed in the Scottish Central Film Library and will be available for schools after October.

Major Guy Lloyd

May I ask whether this documentary film refers to the years between the wars, about which the children are so uneducated?

Mr. Woodburn

The film referred to is "The World is Rich." I take it that it is to tell people what to do with riches if they are properly handled.

Earl Winterton

Is that not a matter for the courts?

Mr. Woodburn

Courtesy is also a matter for the courts, evidently.