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Written question asked by Jim Dowd (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 March 2017. It was answered by Simon Kirby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 March 2017 on behalf of the Treasury.


Government Departments: Copyright

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role his Department has in ensuring compliance with copyright licensing conditions across Government.

Answer

Government departments are required to comply with the law including the law of copyright. To this end they enter into licensing arrangements and monitor compliance locally. The Accounting Officer within each department is responsible for ensuring legal compliance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65911
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Copyright Government departments
Link
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