Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by John Robertson (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 6 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Topical Questions

Question: My right hon. Friend will be aware that during the summer the Performing Rights Society carried out a clampdown in certain areas, one of which was Yoker resource centre in my constituency, where the after-school care group was prevented from playing music and DVDs to entertain the children after they came out of school. Will my right hon. Friend look into such cases at Yoker and other centres so that people in deprived areas do not have to fork out an exorbitant amount of money to keep children occupied?

Answer: I have to say that I was not aware of the issue that my hon. Friend raises in relation to his constituency, but I am prepared to look into it. I agree that in general terms we want young people to be able to enjoy music without any barriers.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 480 c15
Session: 2007-08
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Copyright Music Performing arts Young people Performing Right Society
Link: View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk