Fiona Bruce MP raises local concerns about Sunday Trading Hours in Parliament
On Tuesday 18th September Fiona Bruce MP spoke out in Parliament against any change in the law governing Sunday Trading. Following the temporary extension of Sunday Trading Hours during the Olympic and Paralympic period, Fiona Bruce MP requested assurance from the Minister responsible that this extension will not be treated as a ‘test period’ for permanent changes in the law.
Fiona Bruce MP said:
“When the temporary change in the law was introduced in April, the Government gave clear assurance that this was not a trial for a permanent change in the law. I was therefore deeply concerned by reports in the press which called for MPs to make this temporary change permanent and, as a result, took the first available opportunity to voice my concerns in Parliament.
I believe designated rest periods are crucial for our health and wellbeing as well as for our relationships with family and friends. After speaking to retailers in Cheshire it became clear that this was the view of many of my Constituents too. I will continue to vigorously oppose any change in the law.”
