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The Commissioner for Television and Entertainment

Licensing has staff members in his Newspaper Registration

Unit employed full-time in patrolling outlets which sell

comics. In addition, the Police, subject to local

resources and priorities, take enforcement action against

outlets suspected of selling obscene material. Most cases

now under investigation are initiated by the Commissioner

for Television and Entertainment Licensing's staff;

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however, complaints and referrals from District Boards and itioned source of information

the public are a valuable additione

that we obtain.

Sir, those who peddle obscene material to young

people are criminals and, like criminals, they take steps

to conceal their activities. With the co-operation of the

Police and the public, we have had sufficient successful

prosecutions to convince retailers that there is a

significant risk on selling obscene or indecent material

to young people.

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