 In the years 1922–1938 when The Earl of Cromer was the Lord Chamberlain nearly 13,000 plays were licensed, an average of 820 a year; under 200 plays were refused a licence, an average of 12 per year.There were 21 Examiners of Plays between 1738 and 1968.The Examiners had a variety of qualifications and experience for the position.