HC Deb 28 July 1981 vol 9 c410W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Attorney-General whether, in the light of the practice adopted by some printed papers in knowingly and deliberately libelling persons, he will consider legislating to create a system of totting-up of libel fines similar to road offences, so that after a series of proven libel cases, the paper would be closed down in addition to paying the financial penalties.

The Solicitor-General

No.