asked the Minister for Finance if any application for the licensing of a bonded store for films has been received from the representatives of the film trade, and, if such application has been received, whether the proposed store has been inspected and approved of.

An application has been received from the Kinematograph Renters Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Limited, for the approval of a bonded warehouse for the storage of cinematograph films, but it cannot be stated how far the applicants are representative of the film trade.

The proposed store has been inspected by the officials of the Revenue Department, and the application is at present under the consideration of the Revenue Commissioners.

Will the Minister state when the stores were inspected, and why has he doubts as to the bona fides of these people?

I have no doubts. I cannot say when the stores were inspected, but I can find out.