Clause 46 - Power to search and seize vehicles
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill
2:30 pm
Mr Elliot Morley (Minister of State (Environment and Agri-Environment), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Scunthorpe, Labour)
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will appreciate that that matter is within the Home Office's remit and concerns the measures that introduced community support officers. There was considerable discussion about what range of powers would be appropriate for their training and abilities. What the hon. Gentleman is asking for—a power to stop vehicles on a highway—would have wide implications, and would have to be considered by the Home Office. I am sure that it was considered in the discussions about support officers, but the hon. Gentleman should address his questions to the Home Office.
Question agreed to.
Clause 46 ordered to stand part of the Bill.