§ Lord Graham of Edmontonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they recognise that the crisis in British film production facilities foretold by the film trade unions at the time of the passage of the Films Act 1985 is now occurring; and whether they will hold consultations with all concerned, including the unions, as soon as possible.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Lucas of Chilworth)The fortunes of the British film production industry have traditionally been cyclical and those involved in it have had to meet the challenge of dealing with periodic downturns in activity. The Government are always concerned when industries experience difficulties and have frequent contact with those involved in the film industry, including the unions.