§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the grades of Customs and Excise officers involved in reading books confiscated from the Gay's the Word bookshop; how many are men; and how many women.
§ Mr. HayhoeIn the first instance Customs officers in the grades of higher executive officer, executive officer and clerical officer were involved in reading books detained from the Gay's the Word bookshop. They were also subsequently examined by a senior executive officer and a principal. Of the officers concerned 30 were men and six were women.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many hours have been devoted by Customs and Excise officers to reading books confiscated from the Gay's the Word bookshop; and what is the total cost to date.
§ Mr. HayhoeAs detailed records are not kept this information is not available.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what instructions have been given to Customs and Excise officers reading books confiscated from the Gay's the Word bookshop.
§ Mr. HayhoeCustoms and Excise officers have been instructed to consider whether or not, in their opinion, the 379W books were indecent or obscene in accordance with contemporary standards as currently interpreted by the courts.