It is thought that scrap metal dealers are the main outlet for stolen metal and that the existing regulatory regime for dealers fails to discourage the trade in stolen metal. Richard Ottaway’s Private Member’s Bill, The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2012, will introduce a more robust licensing regime to disrupt the trade in stolen metal. The Bill has cross party support. Its Report Stage is due on 9 November 2012.

It is thought that scrap metal dealers are the main outlet for stolen metal and that the existing regulatory regime for dealers fails to discourage the trade in stolen metal. Richard Ottaway’s Private Member’s Bill, The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2012, will introduce a more robust licensing regime to disrupt...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment she has made of the possible health implications arising from the use of monomolecular layers of platinum, with particular reference to catalytic converters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment she has made of the possible health implications arising from the use of monomolecular layers of platinum, with particular reference to catalytic converters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with the European Union on the future of hallmarks on (a) gold, (b) silver and (c) platinum; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with the European Union on the future of hallmarks on (a) gold, (b) silver and (c) platinum; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the impact of catalytic converters on the levels of plutonium in the air; what recent studies have been carried out to establish those levels.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the impact of catalytic converters on the levels of plutonium in the air; what recent studies have been carried out to establish those levels.

What information is there re amount & value of platinum coins held off-shore by British investors in order to avoid payment of VAT - None (Holding answer 8 Dec 1988)

What information is there re amount & value of platinum coins held off-shore by British investors in order to avoid payment of VAT - None (Holding answer 8 Dec 1988)

What information is there on the effects on health of platinum or other substances produced as a result of catalytic converters in motor vehicles. (Holding answer 4 Dec 1987).

What information is there on the effects on health of platinum or other substances produced as a result of catalytic converters in motor vehicles. (Holding answer 4 Dec 1987).