HL Deb 15 April 1999 vol 599 c133WA
The Lord Bishop of Oxford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have to prevent or control the opening of shops on Christmas Day. [HL1824]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Shops may choose their opening hours, except on Sundays, if they are over 280 square metres in area. The restrictions affect Christmas Day but only when it falls on a Sunday. We have no plans to change the present law.