HC Deb 07 March 1945 vol 408 c2036W
Sir L. Lyle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of money transferred to the U.S.A. since 1940 in payment for the exhibition of American films in this country; and what amount has been received in respect of the exhibition of British films in the U.S.A.

Sir J. Anderson

In the five years 1940 to 1944 the total sum transferred to the U.S.A. in connection with films exhibited here was approximately £62,000,000. Corresponding figures in respect of British films exhibited in the U.S.A. are not available.