§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will be setting up an inquiry into shopping hours in the light of the rejection by the House of the Shops Bill on 4 February; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorThe Government are considering whether, in the light of views expressed by hon. Members in the debate on 4 February, an inquiry would now serve a useful purpose.