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Proceeding contribution from Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 30 April 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords].


Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords]

The point about whether the Bill is a Trojan horse has been mentioned several times. Our fears are compounded by quotes that appeared in The Sunday Telegraph, in which a senior Whitehall source was quoted as saying that"““the Treasury believes the move would provide evidence of the economic benefits of a permanent relaxation of Sunday trading laws””." The House can understand where the fears come from because officials were giving such briefings. My hon. Friend is therefore right to highlight that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
543 c1327 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Leisure Greater London Opening hours Religion Small businesses Working hours Shops Retail trade Supermarkets Sunday trading Olympic Games 2012 Paralympic Games 2012 Sunset clauses
Legislation
Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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