§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will seek to institute a scheme whereby all television companies operating in the United Kingdom pay a minimum levy of 5 per cent. of the buying price of films shown on television into a common production fund suitable for co-financing new cinema production.
§ Mr. MeacherThe Interim Action Committee on the Film Industry will be considering, among other things, the question of closer co-operation between the cinematograph and television industries. I hope it will report quickly on this issue, but would wish to consider its recommendations first before considering the institution of any such scheme.
§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take action to implement those changes in the distribution of films in the United Kingdom which could contribute to a healthier climate for the British cinema industry.
§ Mr. MeacherChanges in the system of control of barring and allocation of product would require primary legislation, and I am awaiting an early report from the Interim Action Committee on these aspects.