§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether, following publication of the document "Reform of the Law relating to Copyright Designs and Performers' Protection"—(Cmnd. 8302),—issued in July 1981, consultations are now completed; and when he expects to be able to make a statement of Government policy on these matters.
§ Mr. EyreFollowing the publication of the Green Paper on copyright, designs and performers' protection, numerous comments have been received but a number are still coming in and some important organisations have yet to respond. It would be impractical at this stage to set a limit to the consultative process, but the Government's views on future copyright reform will be finalised as soon as possible after it has been completed.