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Written question asked by Wes Streeting (Labour) on Friday, 29 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Griffiths (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Retail Sector Council

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how often the retail sector council is planned to meet; what the scope of that council is; and what work it is undertaking.

Answer

The Retail Sector Council held its first meeting in March this year, and its second meeting on 25th June.

The Council is industry led and brings Government and industry together to boost the sector’s productivity and economic health. There are a range of retailers and retail associations on the Council, and all types of retail activity in the UK are in scope.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159048
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Retail Sector Council
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk