Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2012. It was answered by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Empty Property: Shops
- Question
- (2) what assessment he has made of the role of (a) charity shops and (b) local independent traders in (i) increasing footfall and (ii) supporting efforts to regenerate the high street; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Mary Portas published her independent review of the high street in December. Her report addresses the issues raised of empty buildings, increasing footfall, local independent traders, charity shops and what needs to be done to develop more prosperous and diverse high streets. The Government are considering the recommendations made in the report and will publish their response in the spring.
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- Reference
- 89301; 538 c552W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Empty property Shops
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