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Written question asked by Helen Goodman (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 October 2006. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 October 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Internet Service Providers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to inform the public which internet service providers block access to sites containing child pornography.
Answer

We have not made public which internet service providers (ISPs) block access to sites containing child abuse images. However, transparency and confidence are vital components of effective self-regulation. The majority of ISPs are prepared individually to say whether they are blocking or not. We are working with them to put in place arrangements to publish and maintain the full list of ISPs blocking these websites.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
450 c1994W;450 c2000W; 95597
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Internet Pornography
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk