§ 72. Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will introduce legislation to give the authorities specific powers to prosecute purveyors of obscene publications, while making admissible any evidence of literary merit.
§ Mr. MaclayI have no reason to believe that the law as it stands is not satisfactory.
§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Lord Advocate whether he is aware that existing laws in Scotland are inadequate to prevent the 36W publication and sale of indecent or obscene literature; and if he will introduce amending legislation.
§ The Lord AdvocateNo. I have no reason to believe that the existing laws are inadequate.