Why is industry being charged for information that has been collected at public expense?
A. The taxpayer finances the establishment and maintenance of these information sources and should expect to see a reasonable return on their investment – in the form of income from licensing – where such information has the potential to be re-used for commercial gain. This applies to all public bodies as it helps to reduce overall public expenditure, improves transparency and ensures that costs are properly levied on those who benefit from the supply of information. Core Crown information is available free of charge.
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