§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will publish the findings of Lord Attenborough's inquiry into the structure and remit of the Film Council. [91433]
§ Mr. Chris SmithFollowing an extensive, open consultation exercise, which showed that there was strong support for the proposed Film Council, I asked Lord Attenborough for his personal views and advice on the proposals, given his unrivalled breadth of experience of the British film industry over many years. It was never intended that Lord Attenborough would produce a report for publication. However, I took his advice into account before making a final announcement on the establishment of the new body, at the Cannes Festival in May.