METAL THEFT

Early day motion 1802, tabled 2 July 2009 by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes the loss of life associated with recent cases of metal theft; further notes that the theft of metal continues to be a major problem in the United Kingdom; calls on the Government urgently to look at reforming the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1974 by removing the cash element between the seller and the dealer; and believes that this could be achieved by ensuring that money can only be paid for scrap metal if it is transferred by electronic funds transfer or by a cheque sent to a verifiable postal address.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.