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Written question asked by Anne Marie Morris (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 January 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Shops: Confectionery

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for what reasons specialist confectionary shops that sell (a) fudge, (b) sweets or (c) chocolate are classified as essential retailers during the covid-19 lockdown.

Answer

The Government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close and has set out guidance on which organisations this requirement covers and what the exceptions are.

All food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops are permitted to remain open.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
141464
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Confectionery Shops Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk