asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will consider introducing proposals for legislation to amend the Control of Manufactures Acts by extending the restrictive provisions thereof to ownership of theatres, cinemas and other places of public entertainment.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ownership of Theatres and Cinemas.
The enactment of legislation to apply to theatres, cinemas, etc., the provisions of the Control of Manufactures Acts is not at present contemplated. Any developments affecting the ownership of such businesses which might involve consideration of public interest will, however, be kept under review.