§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to ban the sending to schools of weapons collectors' catalogues; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldMy right hon. Friend has no power to prevent books or other materials from being sent to schools. However, we look to advertisers to ensure that unsuitable material is not directed at children and young people, and that the provisons of the British code of advertising practice are followed. Schools should raise suspected breaches of the code with the Advertising Standards Authority, which administers it.