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The Kinemafograph Year Book.
and this registration was not to be granted until a complete copy should be available for viewing. The announcement of the trade showing was, furthermore, to be advertised in the Trade Press.
The Registration Committee was to consist of not more than six or less than three members, selected by the President of the Board of Trade from panels agreed upon by the I.A.K.M., the K.R.S., and the C.E.A. It was to appoint a registrar, and its decisions were to be subject to appeal to the Board of Trade.
Any person exhibiting an unregistered film was to be liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or to a fine up to £20 for each day.
Contracts for the renting or exhibition of a new film which was not registered were to be void, and deemed to have been made for an illegal consideration.
It will be seen that the aim of those responsible for the drafting of this Bill was clear and definite, and the examination of its provisions, which every member of the Trade entered upon with zest, failed to discover any very serious flaws in the proposals. It was in fact greeted with a very satisfactory feeling, and it promised a much-needed reform with the minimum of interference with trade custom.
In submitting it to the General Council of the C.E.A. , Thomas Ormiston moved a resolution to the effect that the Draft Bill and regulations be presented to the President of the Board of Trade, "failing the promised scheme from the K.R.S. reaching them within two weeks, and being in the opinion of the BlindBooking Committee such as would justify delaying the presentation to the Board of Trade."
This was carried by 28 votes to four. The debate upon it was notable for a strong speech by E. E. Lyons in support of an amendment referring it back. He had previously resigned from the Committee as a protest, and took his stand as a whole-hearted opponent to any form of legislation.
Two or three other members of the Council took exception to the clause providing the penalty of imprisonment, but the majority in favour left no doubt of the general acceptance.
The Renters' Reply.
Within the period stipulated the K.R.S. had called to a conference all renting firms, whether members or not, and had prepared