§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations he has received regarding the need for legislation to regulate wheel clamping.
§ Mr. MacleanI have been asked to reply.
The most recent representations in favour of legislation to regulate wheel clamping on private land have come from hon. Members in the House and in another place during proceedings of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill. In response the Government have indicated that they are well aware of public concern about the excesses of some wheel clamping operators and that they are actively considering a range of solutions.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what consultations he has held with the motoring organisations about the need for regulation or control of wheel clamping.
§ Mr. MacleanI have been asked to reply.
During the public consultation exercise organised by my Department, the views of all interested parties, including the motoring organisations, were invited. The Automobile Association and the Royal Automobile Club both sent in their views.