§ Mr. RandallTo ask the Attorney-General what new initiatives he will be taking to ensure that the Shops Act 1950 is enforced over the Christmas period.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIt remains the responsibility of local authorities to consider with their legal advisers what means are at their disposal.
§ Mr. RandallTo ask the Attorney-General what practical means local authorities now have at their disposal to carry out their responsibilities for enforcing the Shops Act 1950.
§ The Attorney-GeneralParliament has given local authorities the primary responsibility for enforcing the provisions about Sunday trading in the Shops Act 1950. I shall take account of all relevant circumstances known to me, including developments in the courts, in deciding whether any new initiative by me is appropriate.