HC Deb 07 December 1972 vol 847 c480W
34. Mr. Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in how many instances in 1972 prosecutions have been conducted under the Vagrancy Acts where charges have been made involving the display of printed publications.

Mr. Carlisle

Figures for 1972 are not yet available. In 1971, 43 persons were proceeded against. Forty were found guilty.