HC Deb 09 March 2004 vol 418 c1422W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made with ensuring compliance with the EU Copyright Directive; and if she will make a statement. [159008]

Ms Hewitt

The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (SI 2003 No. 2498) bringing UK law into full compliance with the EU copyright Directive came into force on 31 October 2003.