Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 1996. It was answered by John M Taylor (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: If he will comment about consumer protection in respect of computer software. - (Holding answer 13 November 1996).

Answer: Mr. Hinchliffe: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about consumer protection in respect of computer software. [3265] Mr. John M. Taylor: [holding answer 13 November 1996]: Consumers buying packaged computer software enjoy the same statutory rights under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 as when buying any other type of good. However, if the hon. Member has any specific concerns about computer protection in respect of computer software, he may wish to write to me with them.

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