asked the President of the Board of Trade how many prosecutions have now been initiated against exhibitors for failing to fulfil the first-feature film quota in the years 1951–52 and 1952–53, respectively; and how many of these exhibitors are proprietors of less than five cinemas.

Fifteen in respect of the year ended 30th September, 1952, eight of which concerned exhibitors owning less than five cinemas. No prosecution has yet been instituted for the year ended 30th September, 1953.