§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) whether his proposed new working party on small shops and Sunday trading will include representatives of the National Chamber of Trade;
(2) if he will make a statement outlining the constitution and purpose of his proposed new working party on small shops and Sunday trading.
§ Mr. RentonNo working party has been established but I propose to hold a meeting on 24 May with representatives of the Shopping Hours Reform Council at its request and of the Association of District Councils to seek a way forward on shopping hours reform. Representatives of the National Chamber of Trade will not be present.