HC Deb 19 March 1969 vol 780 c87W
44. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many complaints he received in 1966, 1967 and 1968 of the unsolicited postal delivery of books; and if he will take steps to prevent firms from sending out for sale unsolicited books and magazines.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

In these three years there were seven, six and nine, respectively. I do not think this provides sufficient evidence of abuse to justify legislation on the subject, particularly as the recipient of such unsolicited goods is under no obligation either to pay for or to return them.