§ 20. Mr. Gurdenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he now has to amend the Shops Act.
§ Mr. CarlisleNone at present, Sir.
§ Mr. GurdenIs my hon. and learned Friend aware that as the law stands this is a nonsense and that we urgently need a new shops Bill? Could he say when there will be a Bill before the House on this matter?
§ Mr. CarlisleThe Government will follow the progress made by private Members' legislation on this subject. While the Government are generally in favour of flexibility on shops' hours, they recognise that proposals for change arouse controversy and concern.