§ Donald AndersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what response she has received from major retailers to her appeal not to open on Christmas Day; and what action she plans for future years as a result of that response. [87987]
§ Alan JohnsonConsultation of major retailers earlier in the year indicated that the majority did not plan to open on Christmas Day 2002 or in future years.
The need for any further action will be considered in the light of the practice of retailers at Christmas this year.