Spitting's offensive - Boris Johnson

The London Mayor made his comments following a question from GLA member Joanne McCartney relating to Enfield Council's bid to outlaw spitting in parks and public places.
 
Mr Johnson said: "Many people find spitting offensive and so do I."
 
His comments come as it emerged more than 500 people have signed a petition backing calls to ban spitting in Enfield. If enough residents back the call, Enfield may be the first council in the country to ban the habit.
 
Cllr Chris Bond, Cabinet member for Environment said: “The bottom line is that spitting is a disgusting, anti-social habit which people hate to see and it appears many residents want to see it banned which is great news.
 
"We are aiming to introduce a bye-law and the residents' petition will  demonstrate to the government the strength of feeling over this issue in Enfield. If we get 2,750 signatures we can formally debate the idea and will then write to the government asking them to change the law for us.
 
"We're well on the way to reaching that target. which is great news ."
 
Residents who want to back the campaign can sign the petition by visiting the Council website on http://www.enfield.gov.uk/ or write to Cllr Bond requesting a form.