asked the Minister for Justice to state (a) the number of feature films, i.e., dramatic films of 4,000 feet and upwards, that have been presented to the Film Censor between January 1st, 1931, and April 30th, 1931; (b) the number of such feature films for which a certificate has been refused and the number of such feature films for which a certificate has been granted; (c) the number of cases in which the decision has been "reserved" pending the cutting of the film in accordance with the Censor's requirements; (d) the number of feature films in which the decision was reserved which have been re-submitted up to and including May 30; and (e) the number of such feature films which on re-submission were granted a certificate for exhibition.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Censorship of Feature Films.
The figures asked for are as follow:— (a) 149; (b) 34 refused and 54 granted; (c) 61; (d) 195; (e) 192.