Mr. Ivor Thomasasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give an assurance that during negotiations with Mr. Eric Johnston, of the Motion Picture Association of America, no undertaking was given or any commitment made, verbally or in writing, which could affect the fixing of the quota under the Cinematograph Films Bill, 1948, when it becomes law.
§ Mr. H. WilsonNo such undertaking was given in any form and as I stated in the House on 22nd March, when the Lord's Amendments to the Cinematograph Films Bill were considered, I intend to set the quota at the highest practicable figure.