Clause 26. — (Films to which Act applies.)

Part of Orders of the Day — Cinematograph Films Bill. – in the House of Commons at on 17 November 1927.

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Photo of Mr William Kelly Mr William Kelly , Rochdale

I should not have intervened but for the speech of the Parlia- mentary Secretary, in which he said that the word "studio" is a well-defined term in the trade. If it is so well defined we ought to know what it is by now, because this matter was raised many times during the Committee stage. I think it would help to a better definition of the word "studio" if the Amendment was accepted. It means that when artificial scenery is used the film must be shot, or taken, in the British Empire. If there is any great love for the employment of the citizens within this