HC Deb 10 December 1979 vol 975 cc467-8W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade, whether he proposes to seek to amend the Cinematograph Act 1957; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tebbit

The Cinematograph Films Act 1957 covers several different aspects up to date, and including 1976, 1977 and 1978 as base years, the information given on 10 January 1977, volume 923, column 422 in reply to a question concerning the export price of machinery.

Mr. Parkinson

The available information is as follows:

of films policy. The Bill to restructure the National Film Finance Corporation, which will be introduced as soon as possible, will also involve amendments to a number of existing statutes, including the 1957 Act.