HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c648W
Mr. Cryer

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what assurances were given by Cannon Films to his Department on the purchase by the company of Elstree studios regarding retaining them for film production.

Mr. Atkins

The Secretary of State's decision not to refer the acquisition by Cannon of Screen Entertainment Ltd. to the MMC did not depend on any assurances, about the future use of Elstree studios.