Question follow-through · 21480

Shops: Opening Hours

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance her Department issues for local authorities on authorising the opening of shops for 24 hours a day.

answeredSarah SmithDepartment for Business and Trade

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Answering body
Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
19 Dec 2024
Target answer date
7 Jan 2025
Answer
7 Jan 2025 · 19 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 19 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance her Department issues for local authorities on authorising the opening of shops for 24 hours a day.

  2. 7 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 7 Jan 2025

    Answer published

    There are no general restrictions on shop opening hours aside from Sunday trading restrictions on large shops, which the Government has no plans to change. However, for new properties or those selling alcohol, additional restrictions may apply subject to ...

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