§ 28. Mr. Draysonasked the Minister of Pensions what will be the cost to the taxpayer of the film which is being produced, dealing with the work of his Department.
§ Mr. MarquandAbout £8,500.
§ Mr. DraysonCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether he is appearing personally in this film and whether the script of the dialogue will be made available so that hon. Members can see whether it contains party propaganda or not?
§ Mr. MarquandThe film has not yet been made. Whether I shall appear in it, I cannot say, but if the hon. Member, or any of his hon. Friends, wish to decide whether it contains party propaganda, I shall be most happy to extend an invitation to them to see the first showing.
§ Mr. ChetwyndHow many films have been made for my right hon. Friend's Department?
§ Mr. MarquandOnly one film was made by the Central Office of Information. That was some years ago when a film was made jointly for the Ministry of Pensions and the Ministry of Labour.