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Written Question
Shops: Opening Hours
Tuesday 7th January 2025

Asked by: Sarah Smith (Labour - Hyndburn)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to ensure that local authorities consult local communities on authorising the opening of shops operating for 24 hours a day.

Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

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 the planning system and the licensing regime.

Written Question
Shops: Opening Hours
Tuesday 7th January 2025

Asked by: Sarah Smith (Labour - Hyndburn)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

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.

Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

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 the planning system and the licensing regime.