Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 21481
Shops: Opening Hours
Tabled: 19 December 2024
Answered: 7 January 2025
Question
Sarah Smith
Labour — Hyndburn
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to ensure that local authorities consult local communities on authorising the opening of shops operating for 24 hours a day.
Answer
Justin MaddersThere are no general restrictions on shop opening hours aside from Sunday trading restrictions on large shops, which the Government has no plans to change. However, for new properties or those selling alcohol, additional restrictions may apply subject to ...
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