HC Deb 12 March 2003 vol 401 c325W
Mr. Stephen O'Brien

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what measures his Department(a) has put in place and (b) plans to put in place to stop (i) forgeries and (ii) breach of copyright of logos of local authorities on proofs of identity. [101752]

Mr. Leslie

Within the statutory framework for copyright, design and patents, protection of copyright of local authority logos is a matter for local authorities themselves.

Mr. Stephen O'Brien

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many cases of(a) misuse, (b) forgery and (c) breach of copyright of logos of local authorities on proofs of identity have (i) occurred and (ii) been successfully prosecuted in the last three years. [101753]

Mr. Leslie

The information requested is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.