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24/03/2003
Kim Howells rules out 'cinema tax'
DCMS film minister Kim Howells has ruled out a levy on cinema tickets to compensate for a decline in lottery revenue, the Government's main source of funding for the UK film industry.
Speaking at the UK Cinemas Conference in London, Dr Howells said: "Even though cinema admissions are rising we would be very reluctant to impose a levy on an industry in a state of flux. Any inhibition on paying customers has to be considered very carefully. At present a levy is not being considered as the option.
Dr Howells also congratulated the UK distribution and exhibition sectors on their record-breaking year.
UK box office takings were at their highest level for 30 years, last year, rising to 176 million admissions.
Dr Howells said: "This shows the love and passion people feel for cinema. They love going to the movies. I am very optimistic about the UK film industry."
(GB)
Speaking at the UK Cinemas Conference in London, Dr Howells said: "Even though cinema admissions are rising we would be very reluctant to impose a levy on an industry in a state of flux. Any inhibition on paying customers has to be considered very carefully. At present a levy is not being considered as the option.
Dr Howells also congratulated the UK distribution and exhibition sectors on their record-breaking year.
UK box office takings were at their highest level for 30 years, last year, rising to 176 million admissions.
Dr Howells said: "This shows the love and passion people feel for cinema. They love going to the movies. I am very optimistic about the UK film industry."
(GB)
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