CoE welcomes ban on cash for scrap metal

St Mary Magdalene church

The Church of England has welcomed the UK government's decision to outlaw the sale of scrap metal for cash. Home Secretary Theresa May announced the ruling today in a written statement to MPs.

She also told them that fines would be 'significantly increased' to tackle the growing problem of metal theft.

Anne Sloman, Chair of the Church of England's Cathedral and Church Buildings Council, said: "This is excellent news. The Church has campaigned for a long time for legislation to outlaw cash transactions for scrap metal.

"We are still suffering the theft of lead from ten church roofs a day, and every weapon the Government and the police can use to help us combat this crime is greatly to be welcomed."

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