Gay's the Word Bookshop

HC Deb 11 December 1984 vol 69 cc455-6W

Mr. Dobson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which of the books detained from the Gay's the Word bookshop are listed as obtainable in the United Kingdom in British Books in Print.

Mr. Hayhoe

As it will take a little time to obtain this information I shall write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what compensation Her Majesty's Customs and Excise will make to the Gay's the Word bookshop for the deterioration in condition and consequently in value of the books detained and subsequently returned.

Mr. Hayhoe

Customs and Excise have not received any claim for compensation from Gay's the Word bookshop.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to his answer of 4 December, Official Report, column 177, if he will list the last six cases under each of the Acts referred to which were included in the instructions given to the 36 officers reading the books taken from the Gay's the Word bookshop.

Mr. Hayhoe

The instructions given to the officers did not refer to specific cases under any of the Acts quoted.