Summary
The proposed Order contains two separate proposals,
both of which are intended to amend the law regarding trading
on Sundays.
The purpose of proposal A is to remove the
requirement that occupiers of most shops with a floor area of
280m2 or more ("large shops")have to notify
their local authority of their Sunday opening hours, or any changes
to them, at least fourteen days in advance of any changes taking
effect. It will also remove the requirement on local authorities
to keep a register of Sunday opening hours for inspection by members
of the public.
The purpose of proposal B is to repeal section
26 of the Revenue Act 1889, which prohibits the sale of methylated
spirits between the hours of 10pm on a Saturday and 8am on a Monday.
The Committee considers that these proposals are
straightforward and impose no new burdens. It recommends that
a draft order in the same form as the proposal be laid before
the House.
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