Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 December 1998. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 1998 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many representatives there are on the Creative Industries Task Group and Film Policy Review who have a background in the technical side of their industry.

Answer: Dr. Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many representatives there are on the Creative Industries Task Group and Film Policy Review who have a background in the technical side of their industry. [61425] Janet Anderson: Industry members of the Creative Industries Task Force were invited to participate on the basis of their expertise and experience and do not represent particular industries or aspects of industry. However, Paul Smith has a technical background in fashion. Members of the Film Policy Review Action Committee were chosen for their knowledge and experience of the film industry as a whole. Several have direct experience of technical aspects of the industry.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 61425; 322 c189-90W;322 c190W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Arts Film Industry Film Policy Review Group Creative Industries Task Force
Contains statistics: Yes