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Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2012. It was answered by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Animation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to support the cartoon animation industry in the UK.
Answer

We have introduced the Creative Industries Council and maintained existing direct support for film including filmed animation through the national lottery and film tax relief. Building on this success, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, my right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Mr Osborne), announced the introduction of similar tax reliefs for the video games, animation and high-end TV production sectors at the last Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104853; 543 c569W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Animation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk