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Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Thursday, 25 January 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will review his decision not to issue guidance to paint spray manufacturers and retailers concerning age limits on the sale of their products. - No.
Answer

Mr. Edward Davey: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will review his decision not to issue guidance to paint spray manufacturers and retailers concerning age limits on the sale of their products. [146491] Mr. Charles Clarke: No. The Government believe that tackling graffiti is best achieved by dealing with offenders rather than penalising retailers for selling a product that they may, in all honesty, believe is being purchased for legitimate reasons. There are no statutory age limits for the purchase of these products and it is not therefore appropriate to issue guidance to retailers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
361 c720W;361 c722W; 146491
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Codes of practice Crime prevention Graffiti Manufacturing industries Paint Retail trade Vandalism
Link
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