§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to increase the powers of local authorities over the granting of permissions for car boot sales. [67995]
§ Mr. McNultyOn 24 January 2002 a consultation paper was issued on possible options for change to the current temporary use provisions, including car boot sales. The paper put forward six options for change as well as inviting proposals for alternative options. A preferred option was not given. The closing date for responses was 24 April 2002.
We have had a significant response to the consultation paper. The views of respondents are currently being carefully considered prior to taking decisions on the way forward.