The file consists of correspondence, printed items and typescripts concerning the British film industry, including the text of the Cinematograph Films Acts, 1938 and 1948, reports and memoranda of the Cinematograph Films Council, papers relating to the activities of the Federation of Film Unions and the British Film Institute, and the 1971 Committee of Inquiry into the Film Industry.

The file comprises papers and records similar to those in file C/3, focusing particularly on the functions and activities of professional groups and bodies associated with the British film industry: the British Film Institute, the Cinematograph Films Council, the National Film Archive and the British Film Producers Association.

The file is made up of correspondence and papers relating to the activities of the Cinematograph Films Council, including agenda and minutes of meetings, circular letters, reports and memoranda.