XXxii RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 



on imported cinematograph films, and aslts for such revision of the Customs regulations, 

 as will facilitate the introduction into this country of films dealing with purely 

 scientific subjects not intended for commercial uses. 



From the Conference of Delegates of Corresponding Societies. 



That the Council be asked to represent to His Majesty's Government the serious 

 detriment to scientific investigation and to the dissemination of scientific knowledge 

 which results from the present restrictions on the importation into this country of 

 cinematograph films recording scientific observations, intended for purposes of educa- 

 tion and advanced study, and not for commercial purposes ; and to ask for their 

 amendment. 



From Section K. 



That the Sub-section of Forestry and the Section of Botany desire to emphasise 

 the disastrous effects which follow the reckless destruction of forests on hill slopes and 

 in the mountainous regions in the Tropics. 



From Sections L and M. 



That, with a view to the promotion of imperial interests overseas and the unlimited 

 opportunities for land settlement, the Council be requested to draw public attention 

 to the demand of the Dominions for the supply of J^oung people of both sexes of good 

 education, and to urge that adequate preparation for overseas life should be given in 

 schools. 



From the Conference of Delegates of Corresponding Societies. 



That steps be taken, with the co-operation of local societies, to make systematic 

 records of temporarily open geological sections, well-borings and the like. 



From the General Committee. 



The General Committee desires to express the cordial thanks of the Association 

 to the President and Secretary of the South African Association for their telegram of 

 good wishes, and especially for their early intimation of the desire of the South 

 African Association that the British Association should hold its Meeting in South 

 Africa in the year 1929 ; and hereby instructs the Council to make the necessary 

 inquiries as to the date of the proposed Meeting, the necessary period of absence 

 from this country, the probable expenses of the journey to members, and the financial 

 provision which it is proposed to make for the Meeting ; and in accordance with usual 

 procedure to report to the next meeting of the General Committee. " 



A report of the Discussion on Educational Training for Overseas Life was ordered 

 to be printed in extended forin, with provision for the cost of reporting. 



