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Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 June 2007. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Intellectual Property Review

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what plans he has to implement Recommendation 39 of the Gowers Review of Intellectual Property;
Answer

Industry associations representing the interests of internet service providers and copyright holders are actively discussing developments of a voluntary protocol to address misuse of content and copyright theft. Discussions are proceeding well and we would anticipate agreement in autumn to forestall the need for Government intervention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143021; 461 c1602W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Intellectual Property Review
Link
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