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Written question asked by Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 February 1991. It was answered by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Monday, 11 February 1991 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Untitled Written question

Question
What consideration he has given to the impact that a vendor monopoly on the service of computer programmes would have on independent systems integrators and maintenance firms; & the costs tht a monopoly to conduct program maintenance would impose on computer users in terms of high prices, service & product choice.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
185 c331-2W;185 c333-4W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Software Costs Computers Copyright EU law Monopolies