HC Deb 06 November 1947 vol 443 c226W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that the importation of American films has been cancelled and it is estimated that about 250 cinemas will have to close, he will consider using these cinemas as warehouses for goods awaiting export.

Mr. H. Wilson

No. It is too soon, for one thing, to assume that cinemas will have to close.