§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate has been made by his Department of the likely increase in annual carbon dioxide emissions from the additional heating and lighting of shops, and additional traffic generated from increased levels of Sunday trading.
§ Mr. YeoMy Department has not undertaken a formal review on the impact on the environment resulting from the proposed change in Sunday trading laws, but estimates suggest that any increase in annual CO2 emissions is likely to be negligible. The expectation is that there will not be a significant effect on overall traffic levels, taking the week as a whole.