§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development whether he will seek powers to ensure that the owners of copyright and performing artistes whose records are being broadcast to this country from outside the jurisdiction of territorial waters receive the financial remuneration to which they are entitled.
§ Mr. HeathI understand that proceedings are being taken on behalf of the 211W makers of the recordings in respect of these broadcasts, and I am not therefore proposing to make any statement on the question raised by the hon. Member.