Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 March 1998. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he has taken to ensure that there has been no infringement of copyright on the work, "In Excelsis"; and if he will ensure that any dues payable will be paid to the beneficiary of Lord Alfred Douglas' estate.

Answer: Mr. Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to ensure that there has been no infringement of copyright on the work, "In Excelsis"; and if he will ensure that any dues payable will be paid to the beneficiary of Lord Alfred Douglas' estate. [32607] Mr. Straw: I understand that, in accordance with normal Public Record Office practice in cases of material which is not in Crown Copyright, any member of the public wishing to reproduce "In Excelsis" will be advised to seek permission from the owner of the copyright. I understand also that no requests for reproduction have yet been received. No copyright royalty fees are levied by the Public Record Office for use on non-Crown copyright works.

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