HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 c1770W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information whether he will give a report of the working to date of the films organisation in his Department and the number of staff employed in connection with it?

Sir E. Grigģ

As regards the first part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on the 19th October to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, East (Mr. Mander). Of the films therein mentioned the Air Force film has been completed and world-wide distribution is being arranged; the film dealing with London's transition from peace to war has been completed; and the scenarios of most of the documentary films have been submitted and are under active examination. As regards the second part of the question, the Film Publicity Division has a staff of one unpaid and seven paid officers, apart from typing assistance.