Oral Answers to Questions — Gaumont-British Corporation, Limited.

– in the House of Commons at on 20 December 1938.

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Photo of Mr James Hall Mr James Hall , Stepney Whitechapel and St George's

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement with regard to the application of shareholders of the Gaumont-British Corporation, Limited, lodged on 18th January, 1938, for an investigation into the affairs of that company?

Photo of Hon. Oliver Stanley Hon. Oliver Stanley , Westmorland

Although the application for the appointment of an inspector to investigate the affairs of Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Limited, has been under consideration for some time, it has been necessary for a variety of reasons to defer a decision up to the present. I hope, however, to arrive at a decision shortly.

Photo of Mr James Hall Mr James Hall , Stepney Whitechapel and St George's

Does the right hon. Gentleman know that his Department made a definite promise some months ago that this matter would be considered at an early date; and as the application has been presented by over 3,000 independent shareholders, will he facilitate an early inquiry?

Photo of Hon. Oliver Stanley Hon. Oliver Stanley , Westmorland

One of the reasons for the delay is that at one period during the summer these applicants themselves asked that the decision should be held up.