SUBMISSION 49
Memorandum submitted by the British Screen
Advisory Council
The British Screen Advisory Council is an independent
industry forum which represents the views of all sectors of the
audiovisual industry in discussions with national and European
Government. Our membership comprises senior executives from the
full range of audiovisual enterprises as well as distinguished
individuals who play a major part in our cultural and business
life.
In considering the areas outlined in the terms
of reference of your inquiry we would welcome the opportunity
to comment on two areas where we believe we can provide most value.
Firstly, fiscal policy where, over a period of eight years, BSAC
has developed a strong track record including being instrumental
in developing proposals for the current Section 48 relief. Secondly,
ethnic minority employment in film. In 2001 BSAC delivered a report
at the request of the then Secretary of State for Culture, Media
and Sport which was passed to the Film Council for action.
Our written evidence, which we enclose, comprises
two documents:
— Fiscal Policy for British Film—we
would be grateful if this report remained confidential to the
Committee as we are currently in discussions with the Treasury
over its contents (not printed)
— Executive Summary from the Committee
for Ethnic Minority Employment report Achieving Diversity in
Film.
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