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Written question asked by Lord Luke (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Thursday, 6 March 2008.


Artists: Resale Rights

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will continue to extend the derogation from the European Union directive on artists' resale rights, which limits the impact of the right to the work of living artists.
Answer

The current directive provides an option for the UK to extend the derogation from 2010 to 2012. Exercising this option would require the UK to make a formal request to the European Commission before 1 January 2009 and this issue is currently under consideration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2175; 699 c187WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Artworks EU law Royalties
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk