§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what is the latest available figure for his Department's funding of the United Kingdom film industry; what was the equivalent figure in 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeMy Department plans to spend £24.4 million on film support in 1993–94.
In the financial year 1979–80, direct Government support for film amounted to some £12.5 million, at 1993 prices. The Eady Levy on box office receipts raised a further £17.25 million, at 1993 prices, in support of the film industry.