What steps the Government are taking to deter advertising in local newspapers linked to the trafficking of girls and women for sex.

Last week, the Government published "Women Not for Sale", which examined the prevalence of this type of advertisement in local newspapers in England on one day last October. Following constructive meetings with representatives from the newspaper and advertising industries, the Newspaper Society has agreed to draw up tougher guidance on advertising for local newspapers.

I thank my hon. Friend for that answer. I wonder what plans the Government have to tackle the demand side of prostitution, given its links to the trafficking of girls and women for sex.

The Government believe that tackling the demand side is vital in fighting trafficking, as highlighted in the UK action plan that we published in March 2007. I visited Sweden with other Ministers to see how its legislation is tackling demand. Although we do not anticipate reviewing legislation, we are examining ways in which we can reduce demand.