§ Kevin BrennanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on progress in the licensing of wheel clampers. [164161]
§ Ms BlearsOn current plans the Security Industry Authority propose to commence the licensing of wheel clampers towards the end of 2004. Details of the licensing criteria are currently being finalised and are likely to include an identity check, a criminal records check for relevant previous convictions, and a check on the applicant's professional competence to do the job.