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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 November 2016. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.


Tickets: Touting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will use her powers under subsections 6 to 8 of section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to outlaw ticket touting for (a) events related to Hull City of Culture 2017, (b) musical events and (c) cultural events.

Answer

The Home Secretary has no current plans to modify Section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52806
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Cultural heritage Kingston upon Hull Music Touting Tickets UK City of Culture
Legislation
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk