HC Deb 08 November 1967 vol 753 c130W
89. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will initiate legislation to amend the Shops Acts to provide for greater variety and flexibility in opening hours.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

As I stated in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Hampstead (Mr. Whitaker) on 26th October, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I do not intend to introduce legislation at present to amend the existing provisions governing weekday hours for shops.—[Vol. 752, c.522.]