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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 1998.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
What payments have been made by the prison authorities in England and Wales and in Scotland respectively in respect of unlicenced software found to have been used in their establishments as a result of enquiries by the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) or otherwise; what measures have been taken to ensure that unlicensed software is not being used at prisons which have not been investigated by FAST; and whether they are satisfied that there are no remaining instances of software piracy in any prison. [HL 2271].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
591 c38WA; HL 2271
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Audit Administration Software Computers Fraud Licensing Prisons HM Prison Service Federation against Software Theft Software piracy