HC Deb 28 June 1994 vol 245 cc485-6W
Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what guidance his Department has issued to head teachers or governors on computer pornography in schools; how his future plans for tackling it have been affected by the possible closure of the obscene publications branch at Scotland Yard; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Forth

The National Council for Educational Technology is developing guidance for parents and schools on access to computers. This will include advice on computer pornography and will be available later this year. The review of the obscene publications branch is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department, but I understand that there are no plans to reduce police effort in this area.

Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what consultation there has been with teachers' unions on the future of the obscene publications branch at Scotland Yard.

Mr. Forth

None.