Scrap Metal Dealers (Amendment) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Reforms the registration and licensing regime for scrap metal dealers.
• Amends the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 to update requirements and enforcement powers.
• Gives local authorities and regulators clearer powers to licence, inspect and take action against non‑compliant dealers.
• May introduce new duties on dealers (such as record-keeping or identity checks) and could enhance penalties for offences.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Lords’ 2nd Reading, where its general principles are debated and next stages will consider detailed provisions.