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Written question asked by Paul Farrelly (Labour) on Thursday, 22 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Sam Gyimah (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Copyright: EU Action

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Trilogue process in relation to the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, whether the Government plans to support the inclusion of provisions to ensure that creators receive fair remuneration for the use of their works.

Answer

The Government supports the principle that creators should be fairly rewarded for their work whilst ensuring that we continue to encourage investment in new content and innovative services. We are engaging with our European partners to achieve these aims during Trilogue negotiations on this Directive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194603
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Copyright Internet EU action Royalties
Link
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