§ Commander BOWERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the increasing association between foreign interests and large picture-theatre circuits, there are any steps being contemplated to protect the individual and independent exhibitors, who are in danger of being crushed out of business?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have received no representations on this subject, but, as my hon. and gallant Friend may know, I appointed a, Departmental Committee a few months ago to consider the position of British films and their report will be available in due course.