Written Question·Home Office·UIN 96415

Retail Trade: Abuse and Crimes of Violence

Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions the Department has had with the police on improving protection for retail workers experiencing abuse or violence.

Answer

Sarah Jones
The Home Office has regular discussions with the police and other partners on protecting retail workers and tackling shop theft.The Home Office and Department for Business and Trade recently held a joint meeting of the Retail Crime Forum and Retail Sector...

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