§ Mr. L. SMITHasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether (his attention has been called to the demand for news films in various foreign countries; whether any commercial propaganda aimed at helping British trade by news films is carried on abroad with the knowledge or assistance of his Department; and whether he will consider stimulating the preparation and distribution abroad of British news reels?
§ Mr. GILLETTI fully appreciate the value of "news" and "interest" films as commercial propaganda, and my Department is in constant touch with the Empire Marketing Board on matters of this nature. In addition to the "interest" films prepared by private organisations or by particular British firms, a number of such films have been prepared by the Empire Marketing Board and the Travel Association. I shall always be happy to assist so far as possible in the distribution abroad of suitable "news" and "interest" films.