REPEAL OF THE PEDLARS ACT 1871

Early day motion 419, tabled 18 December 2002 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 45 members.

That this House recognises that the Pedlars Act 1871 is both unworkable and confusing; notes that it fails to provide adequate protection to consumers purchasing goods from those trading fraudulently under a false pedlar's licence and allows rogue traders to trade at ease at large public events such as local carnivals; further notes the it is impossible for the police to enforce the Act due to lack of manpower and the puzzling nature of the Act; and calls on the Government to consult upon the possibility of reforming the 1871 Act and granting local authorities the power to license and control trading that takes place within its own area.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.