HC Deb 18 July 1989 vol 157 c123W
Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the total extent of Government support for the film industry in Britain, in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Atkins

During 1988–89 direct Government support for the United Kingdom film industry amounted to £3.6 million, of which £2 million went to British Screen Finance Ltd. and £1.6 million to the National Film and Television school. In addition the Government provided more general support for training and for the British Film Institute and the Scottish Film Council.