§ Mr. HANNONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount paid by this country to America for the hire of films and the amount of film import duty collected on this purchase; and if, in view of the efficiency now reached in the production of British films, he will take steps to increase the rate of import duty per negative foot or impose an ad valorem duty on all foreign films under contract for exhibition in this country?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs regards the first part of the question, I regret that the information asked for is not available. As regards the second part, I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I am afraid that his proposal for an ad valorem duty is not practicable.