§ 64. Mr. Swinglerasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the questionnaire sent out to sections of the film industry by the National Film Finance Corporation regarding the future of legislation affecting the industry was drafted with his approval.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithMy right hon. Friend did not ask to be consulted about the questionnaire, and he was not consulted.
§ 65. Mr. Swinglerasked the President of the Board of Trade what instructions he gave to the National Film Finance Corporation regarding discussions with sections of the film industry about future legislation; and if he will publish the Corporation's report to him on the subject.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithAs was intended, the National Film Finance Corporation have consulted the main trade interests, though they were given no detailed instructions on this point. My right hon. Friend has at present no intention of publishing the report which the Corporation will be making to him.