HC Deb 01 June 1981 vol 5 c232W
29. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take steps to prevent the import of shoddy or tasteless Royal wedding mementoes.

Mr. Parkinson

No. The use of selective import controls would not be appropriate for this purpose, nor would it be consistent with our international obligations. I earnestly hope that the public will not buy shoddy or tasteless Royal wedding mementoes.