HC Deb 28 October 1982 vol 29 c466W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Minister for Trade when he intends to lay an order making advertising by means of trailing banners from aircraft legal.

Mr. Sproat

As I indicated in my written answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor)—[Vol. 28, c.620]—I shall lay amending regulations before the House in the near future.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Minister for Trade how many prosecutions are pending for breaches of regulations prohibiting aerial advertising; and whether a prosecution against those persons responsible for such advertising on Sunday 4 July at Menwith hill, near Harrogate, is to be undertaken.

Mr. Sproat

No prosecutions are pending at present. Consideration is being given to prosecuting those responsible for the alleged incident referred to.