COPYRIGHT TERM FOR PERFORMERS

Early day motion 329, tabled 16 December 2008 by Janet Anderson (Labour). Signed by 60 members.

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to consider the arguments for an extension of copyright term for performers; agrees that there is a moral case for performers benefiting from their work throughout their entire lifetime; believes that greater life expectancy means that an extension in copyright terms is appropriate; notes that any extension must deliver maximum benefit for performers and ensure content is available to consumers; further notes that performers' rights apply to performances recorded in sound recordings, broadcasts and films; and calls on the Government to support amendments that would lead to such a change for all such performers at a future meeting of the European Council.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 9, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.