HC Deb 23 July 1968 vol 769 cc86-7W
87. Mr. Brooks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to require all individuals and organisations, other than registered charities, which seek to collect money from the public by means of collecting boxes displayed in shops, to apply for permission from the local police authority.

Mr. Ennals

No. There would be difficulty in enforcing such legislation, and I am not aware that the practice has given rise to any serious abuse.