Written question asked by Betty Williams (Labour) on Friday, 17 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 2009. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immobilisation of Vehicles

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when she plans to publish the feasibility study relating to wheel clamping on private land recently received by her from the Security Industry Authority; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: The Home Secretary announced on 3 April 2009 her intention to launch a formal consultation in late April on the options for how best to regulate the wheel clamping industry. The consultation document, which includes the results of the SIA’s feasibility study, will be published, and copies will be placed in the House Libraries.The Government’s preferred option will be to introduce compulsory licensing by the Security Industry Authority of wheel clamping companies.

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