Mar. 16.
Moving the second reading of the Cinematograph Films Bill in the House of Commons to-day Sir! Philip Cunliffe-Lister, President of the Board of Trade, said that only five per cent. of films now were of British origin as compared with 25 per cent. before the War. America had forged ahead during the War.
Replying to a question, Sir Philip expressed the opinion that scenario by a British author based ign story should be classed 'Sir Robert Home expressed 5 hope that the Bill would help to get such' production of British films would overwhelm exhibition in the East of films tending to lower the prestige of Westerners.
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald moved rejection of the Bill on the ground that it compelled the British trader supply goods irrespective of their comparative merits and the demands their customers.
The debate was adjourned Reuter.
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