Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 14 November 2007 (WA 25), under which Acts and secondary legislation listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] officials of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport or otherwise exercising powers of entry can enter and search the homes or business premises of United Kingdom citizens.
Answer
Officials of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport or of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport have powers to enter and inspect premises under eight Acts of Parliament and one statutory instrument listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill:
| Primary legislation | |
|---|---|
| Year | Statute |
| 1979 | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 |
| 1981 | Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 |
| 1969 | Development of Tourism Act 1969 |
| 1989 | Football Spectators Act 1989 |
| 2005 | Gambling Act 2005 |
| 2006 | London Olympic and Paralympic Games Act 2006 |
| 1983 | National Heritage Act 1983 |
| 1975 | Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 |
| Secondary legislation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | SI No. | Authority | Title |
| 1994 | 501 | European Communities Act 1972 | Return of Cultural Objects Regulations 2004 |