§ Mr. Cryerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the cost of (a) salaries, (b) equipment and (c) accomodation of the Central Office of Information film unit which it is proposed to transfer to private film producers.
§ Mr. HayhoeI have been asked the reply.
There is no COI film unit as such. The detailed cost of the present in-house editing and directing services which it is proposed to buy in from the private film industry from 1st April 1982 is: 318W
Directors/PAs Editing Total £ £ £ Salaries (Including superannuation) 105,000 195,000 300,000 Editing Equipment(Replacement and Maintenance). — 10,000 10,000 Accommodation (Rent, rates, heating, etc.) 25,000 25,000 £105,000 £230,000 335,000 These figures are at 1980–81 prices.
This does not include accomodation for directors and assistants (£8,000) a proportion of which would still be required for freelance staff.