§ Mr. Wallerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will seek to amend the Mock Auctions Act 1961 in order to strengthen the powers of enforcement officers.
§ Mr. MaudeThere are no plans at present to amend the Mock Auctions Act 1961.
§ Mr. Wallerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many successful prosecutions took place in each of the last five years for offences under the provisions of the Mock Auctions Act 1961.
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§ Mr. MaudeThe number of successful prosecutions under the provisions of the Mock Auctions Act 1961 in each of the years 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985 were as follows:
Number 1982 90 1983 33 1984 24 1985 7 Figures for 1986 are not yet available but are expected to be published in September this year.