§ 10. Mr. Swinglerasked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to be in a position to make a statement on the discussions in the film industry about the future of the British Film Production Fund.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI cannot yet say when I shall be in a position to make a statement on this matter.
§ Mr. SwinglerIs not it time that something emerged from the negotiations which have now been going on for many months? What is the reason for the negotiations being so protracted? What is the view of the Board of Trade about the continuance of these delays?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftThe Question on the Order Paper asked me when I think that I will be likely to make a statement. My answer is that I cannot yet say. As the hon. Gentleman knows, discussions are still proceeding inside the industry, and the timing of any statement does not depend entirely upon me.