§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Minister for Trade what progress he has made in considering the various proposals that have been put to him concerning the infringement of copyright resulting from home audio taping; and if he will make a statement outlining his policy for remedying this problem.
§ Dr. VaughanThis matter is receiving close attention in my Department as part of the current review leading to a wide-ranging reform of copyright law. This is a complex matter and will need to be integrated with moves on harmonisation of copyright law in the Community. We are not in a position to make a statement of policy at the moment.