Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords]

Part of Sittings of the House (1 May) – in the House of Commons at 5:54 pm on 30 April 2012.

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Photo of Vincent Cable Vincent Cable The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills 5:54, 30 April 2012

I think those 60,000 shopkeepers—that is indeed the number—are probably being too pessimistic. As I have said, there will be two effects. One will be an increase in demand, with more visitors and more shopping opportunities. At the same time, there will be some degree of switching. Looked at as a whole, the change will have considerable benefits for the British retail sector.