HC Deb 10 March 1954 vol 524 cc2210-1
6. Mr. Snow

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what facilities his Department has granted, with or without the collaboration of the French Ministre de la Marine, to the British Broadcasting Corporation and M. Cousteau for the taking of a submarine film for television purposes.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

No such facilities have been requested, though the British Broadcasting Corporation has frequently been given use of Admiralty copyright underwater films. I should, of course, be glad to consider whether facilities could be provided if a request were made.

Mr. Snow

While not in any way wishing to deprecate the initiative or the activities of M. Cousteau, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether it would not be a good thing for him to take an active interest in this type of work and to see whether this proposed expedition to the Aegean should not receive the Navy's consideration.

Mr. Thomas

The Admiralty is very interested in this question, and I will consider the hon. Member's suggestion.