Proceeding contribution from Philip Davies (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Leeds City Council Bill (By Order).

Leeds City Council Bill (By Order)

I believe that my hon. Friend's constituency is covered by Thames Valley police. According to the Durham university report, three people were found guilty of offences in 2006 under the Pedlars Act 1871, and in 2005, there were no prosecutions. Is my hon. Friend saying that there is a big problem but the police do not have the resources to deal with it, or that the conviction rate is so low because there is not that much of problem in Reading? Is he saying that there is a problem, but the police simply have no time or resources to tackle it?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 493 c341
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Licensing Leeds Nottingham Nottingham City Council Reading Borough Council Reading (Berkshire) Touting Street trading Leeds City Council
Legislation: Leeds City Council Bill 2007-08 to 2012-13; Nottingham City Council Bill 2007-08 to 2012-13; Reading Borough Council Bill 2007-08 to 2012-13
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Leeds City Council Bill (By Order)

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