CAR BOOT SALES

Early day motion 736, tabled 3 February 1998 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House, in the interests of consumer protection, compliance with laws and regulations, and fairness to established retailers, calls on the Government to bring in legislation to regulate the operation of car boot sales and markets by requiring the operators to keep a daily Register listing the names, addresses and vehicle registration numbers of those selling goods, the register being available for inspection by HM Customs and Excise, VAT, Trading Standards, Environmental Health, the Benefits Agency and the Police.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.