SET BACK FOR UK CINEMA BUSINESS

Despite continuing multiplex cinema building programme that should see 54 new multiplex screens added during 1992, UK cinema attendance is expected to be well down this year. Third quarter admissions measured by Gallup for Cinema Advertising Association (127 Wardour Street, London W1V 4AD; +44/71/439-9531) were just 0.3 per cent up on same 1991 period--even though 1992 period included the 109-screen circuit of National Amusements which was not factored into 1991 figures (