§ 6. Mr. Tomneyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that the existing penalties for breaches of the Obscene Publications Acts, 1959 and 1964 are inadequate to deter those involved in pornography; whether he will take the necessary steps to strengthen the Obscene Publications Squad at Scotland Yard in order to deal with this trade; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss BaconMy right hon. Friend considers the penalties adequate for their purpose; and he understands that the Commissioner of Police is satisfied that the number of officers allocated to the enforcement of the Acts is sufficient, considering the manpower position of the Force and its many other responsibilities.