HC Deb 20 June 1968 vol 766 cc1296-7
30. Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he is considering for a scheme to provide painters and sculptors with royalties on their work.

Miss Jennie Lee

I have received an outline of a scheme under which painters and sculptors would share in the increased prices resulting from re-sales of their work and am aware that in France and other countries some such provision has already been made. As this proposal has copyright implications I am consulting my colleagues in the Board of Trade.

Mr. Channon

Is the right hon. Lady aware of the widespread interest which there will be in what she has said today? Will she let the House and the public know details of this scheme so that they can decide whether they think that it is a good idea?

Miss Lee

I have given the House all the information I can. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his interest. We should be able to work out a viable plan.