Bill · started in the Commons
Pedlars (Street Trading Regulations) Bill
A Bill to confer further powers on local authorities for the regulation of street trading by pedlars; and for connected purposes
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Pedlars (Street Trading Regulations) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 December 2007 by Dr Brian Iddon (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
<p>The Bill does not outlaw peddling but would confer further powers on local authorities in England and Wales to enable them to regulate street trading by pedlars.</p><p>It would transfer the regulation of pedlars from the police to local authority officers, who would be able to take action against unlawful pedlars and to seize goods.</p><p>Pedlars who sell their goods 'door to door' outside town centres would still be able to operate.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Dec 2007
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Oct 2008.