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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Robert G Hughes (Conservative), on Monday, 26 March 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 21 members in total.

Sunday Shopping

That this House welcomes the launch of OPEN (Outlets Providing for Everyday Needs), the new campaign by small, local shops to be allowed to sell their full range of goods early till late seven days a week; notes that the present Shops Act 1950 is outdated, muddled and unpopular; recognises that four million customers visit their local shop every Sunday; and urges the Government to fulfil its pledge to bring sense and consistency to trading law.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

791A2
At end add 'and further, that the OPEN campaign be encouraged to continue its discussions with the Keep Sunday Special campaign, so that an agreed consensus may be reached which is in the interests of families, employees, consumers and the long term national interest'.
791A3
At end add 'further, that the OPEN Campaign be encouraged to continue its discussions with the Keep Sunday Special Campaign so that an agreed consensus may be reached which is in the interests of families, employees, consumers and the long-term national interest.'
791A1
Leave out from 'week' to end and add 'provided such shops are genuinely small, unlike those likely to be permitted by the limit of 3, 000 square feet presently advocated by OPEN.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
791 
791A2 
791A3 
791A1 
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Shops Sunday trading OPEN
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk