HL Deb 15 January 1996 vol 568 cc37-8WA
Lord Lester of Herne

Hill asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider that full use should be made of the discretion under Article 2(4) of the Berne Convention to exempt from copyright texts of a legislative, administrative or legal nature, so as to encourage the private sector to create advanced information services.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe)

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer given by my noble friend the Baroness Blatch on 22 November 1995(WA 10). The HMSO Copyright Unit—which administers Crown copyright and, with the agreement of the House authorities, parliamentary copyright—allows the printed reproduction of legislation and parliamentary proceedings in a value added context without prior permission or charge. Concessionary arrangements also apply for quasi-legislative material. Commercial terms are charged for reproduction in non-printed, commercial products but fees may be waived or reduced where professional or educational use is involved and profit is

Consultancies entered into by the Royal Parks Agency since April 1993
Consultant's Name (Expertise) and Terms of Reference Amount Committed Period of Contract Action by RPA
1. Watts and Partners (Building Surveyors) CONSULTANT ADVISER ON WORKS SERVICES: To monitor and audit performance of works management contractor £72,000 4 years Action taken as appropriate
2. Hornton Cavell (Building Surveyors) Provision of Advisory and Monitoring Services for Catering Concessions in Parks 1£8,400 3 years Action taken as appropriate
3. Food Services (Catering) Consultant Adviser for Catering Concessions in Hyde Park only 1£5,200 3 years Action taken as appropriate
4. HN & WS Skerritt (Registered Trade Mark Agents) Registration of Royal Parks Logo as registered Trade Mark £6,208 3 years On-going
5. CELTS (Market Research) Survey to assess visitor satisfaction 2£95,000 3 years Action taken as appropriate
6. Daniel Smith (Estate Management) Commercial and utility reviews £60,000 3 years On-going
7. Price Waterhouse (Management) Review and implement Audit Plan £19,000 5 years Action taken as appropriate
8. John Lloyd and Assoc (Quantity Surveyor) Grounds Maintenance Phase I: to assist and advise on retendering of 4 grounds maintenance contracts £15,000 1 year Contracts awarded
9. John Lloyd & Assoc (Quantity Surveyor) Grounds Maintenance Phase II: to assist and advise on retendering of 3 grounds maintenance contracts £12,000 1 year Contracts awarded

not the main purpose of publication or where the need for full dissemination of official material is paramount.