Question to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will extend the deadline for their consultation on the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 so that small dealers, including those from the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities, can contribute.
We have asked for written evidence to inform the review of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 to be submitted by 30 January 2017.
We will, however, consider any reasonable request to submit evidence beyond this date, to ensure that we hear from as wide a range of interested parties as possible, including small dealers such as those from Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities.