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There was one question:

Vagrancy Act 1824

A Member asked a question in relation to the City Corporation’s position in respect of the Vagrancy Act 1824, noting that a Westminster Hall debate, led by the MP for the Cities of London & Westminster, was shortly due to take place.

The Chair confirmed that the Remembrancer was monitoring the situation in respect of this debate and would be pleased to support the City’s local MP with any factual information that might be of use. Support for any future legislation would, of course, be dependent on content but it was clear that the current legislation was outdated and its repeal would be welcomed. The Remembrancer was asked to keep the Committee informed of developments such that a view could be taken at the appropriate juncture.