§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many books were banned in 1969 and in 1970, for contravention of the Obscene Publications Act; and whether he will give similar figures for films and magazines.
§ Mr. CarlisleI regret that this information is not available. In the Metropolitan Police District, some 54,000 books34W and magazines and some 1,350 films were seized in 1970.