Oral Answers to Questions — Obscene Publications.

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 11 March 1929.

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Photo of Mr William Joynson-Hicks Mr William Joynson-Hicks , Twickenham

I think the hon. Gentleman does not appreciate that what he apparently wants is an alteration of the law, and for that purpose he could bring in a Bill here. There is no question of literary censorship, as I have conveyed to the House on previous occasions. The law directs that certain proceedings shall be taken in the event of obscene literature being published.