Clause 33 — Extended Sunday opening hours and Sunday working

Part of Enterprise Bill [Lords] — [2ndAllocated Day] – in the House of Commons at 4:15 pm on 9 March 2016.

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Photo of Bill Esterson Bill Esterson Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) 4:15, 9 March 2016

If the hon. Gentleman wants to organise an Adjournment debate about the people of Carlisle, I am sure the Minister will answer him. The reality is, however, that if one—[Hon. Members: “Answer!”] If hon. Members will let me answer the question, I will. If one council changes its rules, then neighbouring authorities will feel under pressure to do exactly the same thing. They will have no choice. If a Tesco opens on a Sunday until 10 o’clock at night, then the Tesco, Asda or Morrisons in the borough next door will have to open until that time, too.