§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which department of the Metropolitan Police is responsible for enforcing the Obscene Publications Act; and how many prosecutions it instituted under the Act in 1969 and 1970.
§ Mr. Reginald MaudlingA small specialist group in the criminal investigation department at headquarters assists in the discharge of this responsibility, which rests on all members of the force. In 1969 and 1970 there were, respectively, 64 and 71 prosecutions.