§ 75. Mr. Swinglerasked the President of the Board of Trade how many prosecutions have now been initiated against film quota defaulters for the year 1951–52; in how many cases they have been found guilty; how many of those found guilty are owners of five cinemas or less; and what penalties have been imposed.
§ Mr. H. StraussProceedings have so far been instituted in 10 cases. Seven cases have been heard and there have been five convictions. In four of these five cases the exhibitor controlled five cinemas or less. There was one fine of £25 and 7 guineas costs, one of £20 and 10 guineas costs, two fines of £5, and one of £5 and £20 costs.
§ 76. Mr. Swinglerasked the President of the Board of Trade how many proceedings he will take against first-feature film quota defaulters for the year 1952–53 in relation to the number of such defaults in that year.
§ Mr. H. StraussI cannot yet say.