§ 35. Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the latest numbers of representations, for and against, he has received on the Shops Bill [Lords].
§ Mr. WaddingtonSince the publication of the Shops Bill I have received 58 representations in favour, and 25,282 representations opposed to the Government's proposals.
§ Mr. Wheelerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on the nature of representations received to date on the Shops Bill [Lords].
§ Mr. HurdI have received representations against the Bill from 0.05 per cent. of the electorate. Although opinion polls always need to be treated with care, it is worth noting that they have consistently shown that about two thirds of the electorate support the Bill.