asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that the booking of films for dissemination in this country is controlled and operated by an organisation which has its headquarters in London; whether he considers it desirable that such an important trade should be controlled extra-nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Booking of Films.
I am aware that the position is as indicated by the Deputy. This and other aspects of the film industry are under consideration in my Department, but pending further investigations, which are at present proceeding, I would prefer not to make a statement on the matter.