HC Deb 19 January 1984 vol 52 cc280-1W
22. Mr. Brandon-Bravo

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent he monitors the operation of the Shops Act 1950; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

This Government have made clear that they regard the existing legislation as in need of reform. Following the failure of Bills introduced by my hon. Friend the Member for Wycombe (Mr. Whitney) and by Baroness Trumpington in another place to make progress my right hon. and learned Friend has set up a committee of inquiry to consider what changes are needed in the Act. We hope to receive the report of this committee by the summer.