Jacqui Smith, the former Home Secretary, blames an increase in burglaries on the high profile of gold websites that allow people to exchange jewellery for cash .
Speaking in the House of Commons she said: "I recently wrote to the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department about the case of one of my constituents who was unfortunately burgled and was surprised that the burglars focused almost completely on taking jewellery and other gold .
"He believes, as do I, that this may have been prompted by the burgeoning of cash-for-gold adverts on our television screens and in our newspapers, often with no identification required to obtain money in exchange for gold. My Hon. Friend helpfully replied that he was carrying out a review in this area."
The crime reduction minister, Alan Campbell, said that he would consider the issue and that he envisages involving Trading Standards and legislation if it is found to be necessary.
Former Home Secretary calls for regulation of cash-for-gold websites
Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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