As a member of the construction industry I am sure you are only too aware of the issue of metal theft that affects both business and private lives.  Some of you may even have been a victim of metal theft.

We feel it is our responsibility to let you know of an e-petition which has been set up to encourage the government to make an amendment to the Scrap Metal Merchants Act 1964 and stop cash payments for scrap metal in order to reduce the impact this crime has on our livelihoods.

You may have already seen this but if you haven’t please take a minute to sign the on-line petition at

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406 

Once the petition reaches 100,000 signatures Parliament is obliged to debate the issue. We hope you will join us in helping to make a difference.

If you would like any further information about metal theft please visit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15560585

Thank you for your support.