HC Deb 24 January 1961 vol 633 cc11-2W
60. Mr. Woodburn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take powers to prohibit the publication in the Press of the life stories of criminals and their associates.

Mr. R. A. Butler

No. While some of the material published may be open to objection, I am not convinced that this is a matter which can be dealt with by legislation.