HC Deb 06 March 1998 vol 307 cc791-2W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to ensure that there has been no infringement of copyright on the work, "In Excelsis"; and if he will ensure that any dues payable will be paid to the beneficiary of Lord Alfred Douglas' estate. [32607]

Mr. Straw

I understand that, in accordance with normal Public Record Office practice in cases of material which is not in Crown Copyright, any member of the public wishing to reproduce "In Excelsis" will be advised to seek permission from the owner of the copyright. I understand also that no requests for reproduction have yet been received. No copyright royalty fees are levied by the Public Record Office for use on non-Crown copyright works.

Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 23 February 1998,Official Report, column 49, which member of the public requested access to the manuscript of "In Excelsis". [32801]

Mr. Straw

To provide this information would constitute an unwarranted invasion of the privacy of a third party.