HC Deb 19 April 1955 vol 540 c1W
2. Mr. H. Wilson

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent he consulted the Cinematograph Films Council before coming to his decision on the treatment of applications from cinema circuits to increase their holdings of cinemas.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I did not consult the Cinematograph Films Council, nor was I statutorily required to do so.