Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 93408

Markets

Tabled: 21 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025

Question

Jim McMahon

Labour (Co-op)Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what measures has the government taken to help ensure that outdoor and indoor markets are sustainable.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
The Government believes markets have an important economic and social role at the heart of many communities. It is for local authorities, not central government, to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in local markets in their areas. From ...

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