Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 18254
Markets
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
Alex Mayer
Labour — Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support independent markets in town centres.
Answer
Nesil CaliskanThe government recognises the important economic and social contribution that markets make to our high streets and town centres. Local authorities are empowered to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in local markets in their areas. Howeve...
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