§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which regions of Britain are served by a regional film commission. [31530]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 26 February 1998]: In addition to the British Film Commission, there are 24 film commissions serving the whole of the UK.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to provide financial support to the London Film Commission. [31529]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 26 February 1998]: I am currently considering this matter with the London Film Commission.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received from the Creative Taskforce and the Film Industry Review Group concerning the future of the London Film Commission. [31528]
§ Mr. Chris SmithThe Film Policy Review Group considered the position of the UK network of film commissions, including the London Film Commission (LFC), during its deliberations. The review's conclusions will be published on 25 March.
Documents considered by the Creative Industries Taskforce have also noted the role of the LFC within the context of film industry support.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received regarding the future of the London Film Commission. [31527]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 26 February 1998]: I have received representations regarding the future of the London Film Commission (LFC) from Mr. David Potter and Ms Christabel Albery of the LFC, the hon. Member for Surrey, East (Mr. Ainsworth), Mr. Richard Ross, Vice President of Production at Universal Studios, and from the right hon. Member himself.