§ Sir J. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the President of the Board of Trade the value of foreign cinematograph films annually imported into Great Britain; and on what basis is the c.i.f. value ascertained?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe following table shows the total declared value (c.i.f.) of the imports of cinematograph films into the United Kingdom during the years 1929, 1930 and 1931.
and exporters in respect of exports to Russia from 1st June, 1929, to 3rd October, 1931, was approximately £10,893,000. The maximum liability assumed by the Department under these contracts was £6,906,000. The corresponding figures in respect of exports to all other countries are £7,998,000 and £5,018,000 respectively. I regret that I am unable to give the present outstanding liability on these contracts. A considerable proportion of this liability has now run off but for reasons which I have given on previous occasions I do not think it is desirable to give figures in regard to the Department's outstanding liability in particular markets.