To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received and from whom in respect of the Vagrancy Act 1824 and its operation.

In the past 12 months we have received 11 representations from right hon. and hon. Members and 16 from members of the public about the Vagrancy Act 1824. We have also responded to 12 parliamentary questions and noted one early-day motion on the subject. These figures include representations from those who support the present legislation or want to see more powers as well as those who oppose it.