§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has studied the Longford Report on Pornography, a copy of which is in his possession; and what plans he has to deal with the problems specified in the report.
§ Mr. R. CarrI have seen the report of this privately commissioned study, the chief object of which, I understand, was to stimulate discussion. I have already made it clear that I am against more censorship and that I doubt the value of attempting to redefine the offence of obscene publication; but that I share the widespread public concern about indecent public advertisements and displays and am considering whether further action can be taken.