§ 39. Mr. STEVENSONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is in a position to state the result of his investigations as to the advisabiliy of taking steps, by regulations or otherwise, for preventing children and young per sons attending cinematograph exhibitions of films which have been passed by the censor as suitable for adults only; and whether he is prepared to introduce legislation to enable suitable regulations for that purpose to be brought into operation?
§ Sir G. COLLINSAs I stated on the 11th instant in reply to a question by the hon. Member for Edinburgh, Central (Mr. Guy) there is a possibility that the need for legislation way be avoided That aspect of the matter is now being explored, but I am not yet in a position to make any further statement.
§ Mr. STEVENSONWhen is the right hon. Gentleman likely to get some definite information on this question.
§ Sir G. COLLINSI can assure the hon. Member that no time is being lost in this matter. We are in touch with the representatives of the various associations every week.