HC Deb 24 June 1996 vol 280 cc10-1W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) when he expects to reach a decision on the Office of Fair Trading recommendations on the distribution of films within the United Kingdom; [34109]

(2) what representations he has received (a)from the Cinema Exhibitors Association, (b)from hon. Members and (c)from the public, regarding minimum booking time as a condition of supply by distributors to cinema exhibition, with particular reference to smaller-scale cinema operations; and if he will make a statement. [34110]

Mr. John M. Taylor

My Department has received several representations from the Cinema Exhibitors Association regarding minimum exhibition periods. My Department is. currently considering the advice of the Director General of Fair Trading on the distribution of films within the United Kingdom. A decision will be announced in due course.