HC Deb 23 October 1981 vol 10 c206W

Mr. Skeet asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation in the new Session to control the opening of sex shops in England and Wales.

Mr. Mayhew:

My right hon. Friend has expressed his support for the inclusion of provisions in a Greater London Councils (General Powers) Bill to enable borough councils in Greater London to introduce licensing arrangements for such establishments. He has no plans to introduce Government legislation in the coming Session, but is keeping the matter under close review in the light of the considerable degree of public concern, of which he is well aware.