asked the Minister for Home Affairs if he will state the conditions under which the Government occupy the Dame Street Picture House, which is about to be used for Film Censoring, if he will state the rent to be paid for the premises, and if he will take steps to find out the price paid for the premises by the present landlords.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - PICTURE HOUSE FOR FILM CENSOR.
An arrangement has been made with the owners of the Dame Street Picture House under which they will provide everything which the Censor requires for the purpose of censoring films including premises, necessary labour, operating instruments and light, and payment will be made at the rate of 10s per 1,000 feet shown. This matter has already been fully discussed with the Kinematograph Renters' Society. It is not considered necessary to ascertain the price paid for the premises by the present owners.
I would ask the Minister to say is he aware whether in addition to the money that has been paid for the films if any rent is being paid for the occupation of the premises?
Mr. O'HIGGINS
I think not.