OFFENSIVE MATERIALS IN NEWSAGENTS

Early day motion 1622, tabled 9 February 2006 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 157 members.

That this House notes that there is still no legislation in place to ensure that adult titles, including so called lads mags, newspapers and tabloids containing disturbing pornographic material, are kept out of reach and sight of children; acknowledges that most newsagents adhere to the voluntary Code of Practice as set out by the National Federation of Retail Newsagents; welcomes local campaigners all over the UK who are putting pressure on WH Smith to recognise certain tabloid titles as pornography; and calls on the Government once again to consider introducing legislation to ensure offensive material is kept well out of reach and sight of children.

Signatures by party: Labour 69, Conservative 46, Liberal Democrat 29, DUP 5, Scottish National Party 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Respect 1.