§ Mr. G. Straussasked the President of the Board of Trade if he can give an assurance that the acquisition by Mr. Rank's interests of the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, does not affect Mr. Rank's undertaking not to extend his control of the cinema industry any further; and what proportion of the London central cinemas are now owned or controlled by his interests.
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir. This deal took place before Mr. Rank gave me his undertaking, and he informed me about it before the undertaking was given. Of the 12 first run pre-release cinemas in Central London, Mr. Rank now controls seven.