§ 23. Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to increase inward investment in the UK film industry. [105959]
§ Janet AndersonThe Government introduced tax breaks in 1997, and a new definition of "British film" last year, which make it more financially attractive for foreign film makers to film in Britain. Government Departments are also working in close co-operation with the British Film Commission to attract foreign film makers to the UK. This has enabled us to set up the British Film Office in Los Angeles. In November I launched a DVD, produced by the Government and British film industry, which provides film makers with an introduction to the first class film making facilities in the UK. We have also set up the Film Council to deliver a coherent strategy for476W the development of a sustainable UK film industry, and we shall continue to be strongly supportive of its work to increase inward investment.