Brian Iddon MP, has secured important government support in his fight to introduce national legislation to combat unlawful street trading. Following the presentation of six local Bills the government is becoming concerned at the amount of parliamentary time likely to be taken up by the Bills and also the prospect that others will follow in the future. The government’s view has also been influenced by a survey undertaken by the Local Government Association, undertaken following pressure from Nabma and Dr Iddon, which reveals that the vast majority of local authorities surveyed want to see national legislation.