Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 45 members in total.

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REPEAL OF THE PEDLARS ACT 1871

That this House recognises that the Pedlars Act 1871 is both unworkable and confusing; notes that it fails to provide adequate protection to consumers purchasing goods from those trading fraudulently under a false pedlar's licence and allows rogue traders to trade at ease at large public events such as local carnivals; further notes the it is impossible for the police to enforce the Act due to lack of manpower and the puzzling nature of the Act; and calls on the Government to consult upon the possibility of reforming the 1871 Act and granting local authorities the power to license and control trading that takes place within its own area.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

419 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Licensing Law Legislation Local government Reform Street trading

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk