§ Mr. Bodyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that since the Cinematograph Films Act, 1957, was passed, the cost of cinema management is substantially higher; and whether he will now consider raising the exemption figure.
§ Sir D. EcclesI do not question the factor to which my hon. Friend draws attention. However, an increase in the exemption figure must result in a smaller sum being available for film producers from the levy unless exhibitors whose receipts were above the exemption limit paid more. In the circumstances I think the exemption limit should stay where it is.