§ 96. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Lord Advocate what action he proposes to take with regard to the sale in Scotland of the book Lady Chatterley's Lover and what advice he proposes to offer to Procurators Fiscal.
§ The Lord AdvocateI am considering whether any action is called for in regard to the sale in Scotland of the book referred to, but no decision has yet been taken. I have instructed Procurators Fiscal of the Sheriff Court that any complaint which they receive about the book should be reported to me.
§ 97. Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Lord Advocate if he will give an assurance that he will not prosecute booksellers in Scotland who sell copies of Lady Chatterley's Lover.
§ The Lord AdvocateI am considering this matter but I am not yet in a position to say whether or not such a prosecution will be instructed.
§ Mr. D. Johnstonasked the Lord Advocate whether it is his intention to instruct criminal proceedings against persons offering Lady Chatterley's Lover for sale.
§ The Lord AdvocateI am considering this matter but no decision has yet been taken.
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§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Lord Advocate if he is aware of the concern in Scotland as to the sale and distribution there of the book called Lady Chatterley's Lover; and if he proposes to take legal proceedings in the matter.
§ The Lord AdvocateI have received no complaints regarding the sale and distribution in Scotland of the book referred to. No decision has yet been taken as to the institution of legal proceedings.