§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to review the laws governing street traders, with particular reference to regulating their right to compete with bona fide shopkeepers; what plans he has to legislate on the council tax liability of street traders; and if he will make a statement. [18988]
§ Mr. KynochThe licensing provisions governing street traders are contained in the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. A review of the Act will be carried out once reorganisation of local government is complete.