Public Libraries: Electronic Publishing
Commons · Question 56550 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will (a) grant libraries the right to archive eBooks and (b) ensure perpetual access to licensed works.
Answer
Answered by Feryal Clark, 12 Jun 2025
The Government has no plans to alter the copyright framework in relation to archiving at the present time. However, the Government keeps the UK copyright framework under constant review. This includes the archiving and preservation exception to copyright ...