§ 7. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Works for how many years his Department has held the lease of Beaconsfield film studios; on what date he started negotiations to transfer the lease to Messrs. Danziger; what payment is involved; and what assurances have been sought and given concerning the maintenance of film production to support the British quotas.
§ Mr. BirchMy Department has held the lease of the Beaconsfield film studios since 1946; they are sub-let to Group 3 Ltd. No approach has been made to my Department for the transfer of the lease, and the last part of the Question does not arise.