§ 34. Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received regarding the powers of local authorities in connection with house-to-house collections; and, in particular, what representations he has received regarding the Age Action Fund.
§ Dr. SummerskillSince 1974 it has been represented by and on behalf of local licensing authorities that they should be able to regulate the number of house-to-house collections in their areas, and that their power to refuse licences for such collections is inadequate. Representations on the latter point have been made mostly in the context of applications for licences by Aged Action Fund.