§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Trade how much has been paid by way of the Eady levy grant to the makers of the films "The World is Full of Married Men" and "Adventures of a Private Eye".
§ Mr. EyreBetween 24 September 1978, the date from which details of payments began to be published, and 28 July 1979, the latest date for which details are presently available, distributions from the British film fund in respect of the films "The World is Full of Married Men" and "Adventures of a Private Eye" have amounted to £74,730 and £34,180 respectively.
§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Trade how much will be distributed to film makers by way of the Eady levy grant in the current year.
§ Mr. EyreThe 1978–79 levy year ended on 22 September 1979. Final figures of the amounts paid to film makers are not yet available, but it is estimated that approximately £6 million will be payable in respect of this period. Forecasts for the current levy year cannot be completed until details of proposed legislation affecting the collection and distribution of levy have been finalised. I shall give the House these details as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Trade when he intends to implement the Wilson committee recommendation that the Eady levy should not be paid to the makers of pictures which exploit violence or sex.
§ Mr. EyreI have studied the recommendations of the interim action committee on the film industry with great interest. I have also received recommendations concerning the distribution of the266W Eady levy from the cinematograph films council, trade organisations and some individuals. Draft regulations amending some aspects of the present system will be laid before the House in the near future.