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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 1992. It was answered by Richard Needham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 1992 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What is his policy towards proposals under the GATT agreement to allow patenting of the general techniques underlying computer programs, and the patenting of software-related inventions. (Holding answer 7 July 1992).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
211 c211W;211 c209W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Software Copyright Patents GATT