All 1 Debates between Steve McCabe and Ian Mearns

Share Page

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve McCabe and Ian Mearns
Monday 8th July 2013

(11 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
Share Debate
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text
Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
- Hansard -
-

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

Ian Mearns Portrait Ian Mearns (Gateshead) (Lab)
- Hansard -
- - Excerpts

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

Mark Prisk Portrait The Minister for Housing (Mr Mark Prisk)
- Hansard -
- - Excerpts

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.

Return to start of debate - Return to top of page