§ 68. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Labour to what extent unemployment has recently increased among film technicians; and what action Her Majesty's Government will take to maintain and improve the level of employment in the British film industry.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodSeparate figures are not available for film technicians. Unemployment among all types of workers engaged on the production and printing of cinematograph films increased by about 20 between November and December, 1957. Preliminary indications suggest that there has been a further increase between December and January. As regards the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade on 28th January.