HC Deb 01 April 1886 vol 304 c444
MR. AGNEW (Lancashire, S.E., Stretford)

asked the President of the Board of Trade, If, in the legislation which Government contemplates in regard to copyright, it is proposed to deal with the important question of artistic copyright?

THE PRESIDENT (Mr. MUNDELLA) (Sheffield, Brightside)

The Government have introduced a Bill for the purpose of giving effect to the Berne International Convention, which includes the subject of artistic copyright. They also have under consideration the introduction of a Bill dealing with the whole question of copyright, and hope soon to be in a position to make an announcement on the subject.