§ 13. Mr. Snowasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that British film exports are being frustrated by the inability of producers to engage international film stars not of British citizenship on long-term contracts owing to labour permit regulations enforced by his Department; and whether he will review the situation so as to permit British producers to compete on equal terms with other foreign interests.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodNo. In the only instance in recent years where permission was sought to employ a foreign film actor under a long-term contract it was granted for his employment in each film production for which he was required. Further applications would be considered with due regard to the interests of British film actors.