HC Deb 20 December 1945 vol 417 c1653W
Mr. Guy

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) how many cinemas in England, Scotland and Wales failed to show their quota of British films during the period 1st October, 1943, to 30th September, 1944;

(2) how many of the cinemas controlled by Odeon, Limited, Gaumont British and A.B.C. Companies, were included among those who failed to show their quota of British films during the. period 1st October, 1943, to 30th September, 1944.

Sir S. Cripps

One thousand, one hundred and twenty cinemas in Great Britain failed to show the prescribed quota of British films during the 12 months ended 30th September, 1944, including 37 cinemas comprised in the Odeon, Gaumont British and A.B.C. circuits.