§ Mr. Greg Knightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the workings of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorYes. So far as we know, the Act is operating satisfactorily.
§ Mr. Greg Knightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to exempt licensed premises with video juke boxes from the requirement to be licensed as a cinema under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorNo. The effect of the licensing requirement in respect of public houses is less onerous than in respect of cinemas. An exemption for licensed premises could seriously weaken the effect of the Act.