Proceeding contribution from Viscount Bridgeman (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 8 February 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

My Lords, I have clearly been unsuccessful in persuading the Minister and the noble Lord, Lord Howarth, that this provision facilitates the exploitation of orphan works incidentally without the expenses payable to a third party. It is a direct contract between the holder of the image and the user. I am sure that this matter will be revisited at later stages. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 255B withdrawn. Amendment 256 Moved by

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 717 c564
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Children Codes of practice Computer networks Copyright Digital broadcasting British Board of Film Classification Communication Licensing Emergency services Libraries Internet Ofcom Radio frequencies Radio Public lending right Local broadcasting Young people Regulation Safety Video games Classification schemes Streaming
Legislation: Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

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