Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2006. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.

Internet Pornography

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on restricting internet pornography since January; how many (a) supported and (b) opposed restrictions; how many and what percentage were written by (i) hon. Members, (ii) organisations and (iii) members of the public; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The information is not held in the form requested.The available information shows that 145 letters and emails have been received on the subject of pornography since January 2006. Of these, 77 (53 per cent.) letters have been received from Members of Parliament and a further 68 (47 per cent.) letters and emails were received directly from the public.Records do not show whether the views of the correspondents supported or opposed restrictions on pornography, either on the internet or elsewhere.

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