§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to prohibit the purchase and publication by newspapers and television of stories associated with persons convicted of serious criminal charges; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawI am considering whether any legislation in this area would be desirable and practicable. It would present considerable difficulties of definition and enforcement, and I have not as yet reached any conclusion.