HL Deb 15 February 1999 vol 597 cc67-8WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have any plans to review the operation of United Kingdom copyright legislation, following the recent launch in America of Advantage by Amazon. com and its prospective launch in Europe. [HL844]

Lord Simon of Highbury

The Government have no plans to review United Kingdom copyright law specifically in response to recent developments in on-line selling of goods, including books and recorded music. Under UK copyright law, rights holders already have control over the issuing of copies of their works to the public, and we are supporting work at EU and international level to ensure comparable protection elsewhere.

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