LICENSING OF TATTOO AND PIERCING OUTLETS

Early day motion 1838, tabled 19 June 2008 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House calls on the Government to review current legislation surrounding the application for, and gaining of, a licence to operate a tattoo and piercing outlet; notes with concern that the current legislation monitors outlets only when in practice and offers no safeguards surrounding those who apply for the licences; notes that currently individuals with no prior training or experience can gain licences to operate an outlet; futher notes with concern that there is no external monitoring body for the industry such as a trade association; and calls on the Government to recognise the need for a regulatory body specifically for the industry to undertake stringent training programmes and ensure minimum health and safety standards are achieved across the board.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.