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Written Question · S1W-12117 · Session 1

What its strategy is in relation to the creation of a film studio in Scotland; what action it has taken in support of any such strategy, an…

Answered Asked by Kenny MacAskill SNP Lodged 19 Dec 2000

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its strategy is in relation to the creation of a film studio in Scotland; what action it has taken in support of any such strategy, and what funding is available for the sourcing and establishment of a film studio.

The answer

Answered by Allan Wilson on 12 Jan 2001 · 24 days after it was lodged, 9 days after it was due

The Scottish Executive has noted the evidence that a film studio in Scotland could help to bring about a substantial expansion in the volume of production in film, television and new media in Scotland. Scottish Screen has put forward a proposal for the construction of a film studio. This is being considered by the Executive.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-12117 by reference.