Written question asked by Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 25 February 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.
Home Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to prevent or control the opening of shops on Christmas Day.
- Answer
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Mr. Sayeed: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans the Government have to prevent or control the opening of shops on Christmas Day. [72606] Mr. George Howarth: Shops may choose their opening hours, except on Sundays if they are over 280 square metres in area. The restrictions affect Christmas Day but only when it falls on a Sunday. We have no plans to change the present law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 326 c389W; 72606
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Christmas Opening hours Shops Retail trade Sunday trading
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