Written question asked by John Pugh (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 July 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Dept of Trade and Industry
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions are being held by the Department with EU partners on software patents. (Failed OPQ)
- Answer
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Dr. Pugh: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions are being held by the Department with EU partners on software patents. [182695] Mr. Sutcliffe: Agreement was reached by the Council of Ministers on 18 May 2004. The proposal will now return to the European Parliament under the normal procedure.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 423 c779W; 182695
- Session
- 2003-04
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Software EU action Patents
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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- 2013-11-25 10:53:14 +0000
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