HC Deb 07 November 1944 vol 404 cc1285-6W
Major Markham

asked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of films shown in the United Kingdom in 1943 were of British origin.

Mr. Dalton

During the year ended 30th September, 1943, films registered as British accounted for 20.13 per cent. of the total footage of registered films (including all performances) shown in Great Britain by commercial cinematograph exhibitors.