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Proceeding contribution from Philip Davies (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] (By Order).


London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] (By Order)

No, I absolutely do not, because I do not want unnecessary regulation. My hon. Friend's point of view is that the voluntary scheme has not worked, but his colleagues have not expressed that view. Even if it has not worked, however, I reiterate the point that if such information is so important to customers, they will presumably give their trade only to premises that already display it. If they do not like the fact that it is not displayed, they do not have to go to such places; they can go somewhere else. That is how the free market operates, and it is the free market that I believe in. I am sorry that my hon. Friend has such little faith in the free market and the principles upon which it works.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
516 c402 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disability Cafes Fixed penalties Greater London Hygiene Food Local government Motor vehicles Powers of entry Litter Powers Multiple occupation Packaging Pedestrian areas Public lavatories Standards Sales Safety Tenants Street trading Take-away food Sex establishments
Legislation
London Local Authorities Bill (HL) 2007-08 to 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk