HC Deb 12 February 1986 vol 91 cc485-6W
53. Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations he has received about the Green Paper relating to copyright law; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Pattie

The Government have received many representations in response to the publication in February 1985 of the Green Paper "The Recording and Rental of Audio and Video Copyright Material" (Cmnd. 9445). Those making representations included copyright owners and performers; manufacturers and importers of recording equipment and blank recording tape; consumer organisations; educationists; and bodies working on behalf of the blind. Our conclusions on the issues raised in the Green Paper will be announced in a White Paper dealing with the whole of copyright law which is now in the final stages of preparation.

56. Mr. Coombs

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to publish the White Paper on recording and rental of audio and video copyright material.

Mr. Pattie

A White Paper dealing with copyright law is in the final stages of preparation. It will incorporate our conclusions in the areas of recording and rental of audio and video copyright material.

59. Mr. Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he now expects to publish the White Paper on copyright law.

Mr. Pattie

A White Paper dealing with copyright law is in the final stages of preparation and I hope that publication will not be long delayed.

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