asked the Prime Minister whether he has received representations from British film-producing companies asking him to consider if facilities can be granted to them for the purpose of taking scenes and filming special views of London; and can he say what has been his reply?

I have been asked to reply to this question. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has under consideration certain representations on the subject, including a request for an interview which reached him yesterday. He proposes to arrange an interview before sending any reply.

Is the hon. Member aware, according to the information that I have sent to the Home Secretary, that American film-producing companies have obtained this permission? In those circumstances, why is permission refused to British producing companies?

I am not aware of that fact.

Will the hon. Member look at the correspondence that I have sent to the Home Secretary, pointing out the different instances where permission has been granted to American producing companies?

Yes.