Originally Posted by Graham

Well, I *never* thought I'd be saying this, but three cheers for John Prescott!!

"German-born Susanne Pitt, who dresses in PVC to become alter ego Lily Von Frauenau, has been given permission by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to offer her adult services above a pizza shop in Gateshead."

http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/e...name_page.html

Frankly I'm astonished, but pleased to see that our government *can* make reasoned decisions about a subject like this. Despite what the locals may fear, I'm certain that there will be no groups of "undesirable elements" hanging around the place and maybe, just maybe, if this works out well it will set a good precedent for the future!