HC Deb 27 June 1979 vol 969 cc218-9W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has decided the level of quota of British films to be shown by exhibitors during the year beginning 1 January 1980.

Mr. Tebbit

I am aware of doubts recently expressed about the effectiveness of the quota system but, pending the outcome of the review of films policy that I have put in hand, I have accepted a recommendation of the Cinematograph Films Council that there should be no change in the level of exhibitor's quota of 30 per cent. for first feature films and 25 per cent. for supporting programmes for the year beginning 1 January 1980.