HC Deb 28 June 1966 vol 730 cc210-1W
32. Mr. Tomney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent he is satisfied with what is being done to check the import into this country of unacceptable quantities of obscene and pornographic material; whether he will seek to arm the necessary authorities with more powers and resources to do so; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacDermot

In 1965 178,000 books and 1,075,000 magazines were seized by the Customs, and so far this year about 200,000 books and 1,000,000 magazines. These figures do not indicate a need for more powers and resources.