FILMS BILL.
DISCUSSION IN HOUSE. (bt cable—pbess association—copsbight.) (australian . and n.z. cable association.) • (Received November 15th, 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, November 14. In the House of Commons on the report stage, Sir W. Cunliffe-Lister undertook, in order to facilitate the passage of the Cinematograph Filths Bill to limit the operation of the whole measure, including the compulsory quota of British films to ten years. Col. J. C. Wedgwood moved the omission of Part 1., which restricts blind and advance booking on the ground that it was a futile interference with business. Sir Cunliffe-Lister pointed out that the trade itself sought these restrictions in order to avoid being forced to take large quantities of films it had not seen. An amendment was lost by 231 votes to 105. The Government accepted an amendment permitting foreign made super films to be booked up, even before the film reached Britain. The debate was adjourned.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19159, 16 November 1927, Page 12
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150FILMS BILL. Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19159, 16 November 1927, Page 12
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