HC Deb 28 June 1994 vol 245 c534W
Mrs. Roe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions have taken place with the social work profession on the implications of the possible closure of the obscene publications branch at Scotland Yard for children who can become victims of pornography and organised child abuse.

Mr. Bowis

None.

Mrs. Roe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department in terms of protecting children from the abuse associated with the production of child pornography of the proposed reduction in the resources of the obscene publications branch at Scotland Yard.

Mr. Bowis

The organisation of the obscene publications branch is a matter for the Metropolitan police. I refer my hon. Friend to the Adjournment debate on 22 June,Official Report, columns 332–40.