Film Production Costs (Working Party)

HC Deb 09 February 1949 vol 461 c70W

Mr. Reeves

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now announce the composition of the Working Party which he is appointing to examine ways and means of reducing costs of film production.

Mr. H. Wilson

The members of the Working Party will be as follows:

independent Members:

• Sir George Gater, G.C.M.G., K.C.B.—Chairman.
• Mr. W. Coutts Donald.
• Mr. S. C. Roberts.

Representing film producers:

• Mr. Harold Boxall.
• Mr. John Davis.
• Sir Henry L. French, G.B.E., K.C.B.
• Mr. F. A. Hoare.

Representing film studio employees:

• Mr. George Elvin.
• Mr. F. L. Haxell.
• Mr. A. H. Mingaye.
• Mr. Tom O'Brien, M.P.

I am considering the appointment of a further representative from the other unions concerned. The Working Party will hold its first meeting on 18th February.