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Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013

Home Department written question – answered at on 4 September 2013.

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Photo of Chris Kelly Chris Kelly Conservative, Dudley South

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the preparedness of local authorities for implementation of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Jeremy Browne Jeremy Browne The Minister of State, Home Department

Since Royal Assent on 28 February 2013, the Home Office has been working closely with the Local Government Association to ensure local authorities have the right information to prepare for the Act's commencement on 1 October 2013.

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