Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord McCabe and Ian Mearns

Monday 8th July 2013 Commons Chamber

[Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)]

9. What recent discussions he has had with Mary Portas on the future of the British high street.

[Ian Mearns (Gateshead) (Lab)]

17. What recent discussions he had with Mary Portas on the future of the British high street.

[The Minister for Housing (Mr Mark Prisk)]

Our high streets need to adapt to changing consumer habits. Ministers and officials are therefore working with a wide range of civic and business leaders, including Mary Portas, to strengthen local leadership, reform planning and parking policies, help small shops and boost local markets.