§ 12. Mr. Maudlingasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he intends to issue a direction under Section 5 of the Cinematograph Films Act, 1948, in respect of the film, "Green Grow the Rushes."
Mr. H. WilsonA direction under Section 5 (2) of the Cinematograph Films Act, 1948, may be made by the Board of Trade only after a recommendation by the Selection Committee appointed for the purpose. No application has been made for the Selection Committee to consider this film, and the question of making a direction does not, therefore, arise.
§ Mr. MaudlingIn view of the fact that the last time the President issued such a directive the results of the public exhibition were, to put it mildly, disappointing, will he exercise very great care about the issuing of any further such directives?
Mr. WilsonNo, Sir. I will act in accordance with the advice of the Committee set up under the statute enacted by Parliament. I think it would be wrong for me or any other Minister to interfere in the matter of this film. We must rely on the advice of the committee set up under the statute.