HC Deb 08 December 1986 vol 107 cc82-3W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he has anything to add to his answer on Monday 24 November, Official Report, column 13, when he stated that certain named local authorities had maintained their ban on News International newspapers in libraries in defiance of sound legal advice.

Mr. Luce

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing, North (Mr. Greenway) on Thursday, 3 December 1986 at column729

Mr. Dobson

asked the Minister for the Arts what was the source of the information he gave in his answer on Monday 24 NovemberOfficial Report, column 13, about News International newspapers in libraries.

Mr. Luce

Information regarding the lifting of the ban and the intentions of News International was obtained from the solicitors acting for News International and press reports.

Information about Camden, Ealing, and Hammersmith and Fulham having maintained their ban in defiance of advice received was obtained from the draft judgment of Lord Justice Watkins in the High Court judicial review proceedings brought by News International.