High Street Retailers - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:06 pm on 25 April 2018.

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Photo of Baroness Rebuck Baroness Rebuck Labour 3:06, 25 April 2018

My Lords, none of us wants our high streets to become ghost towns. I declare an interest, but bookshops, through activities such as book festivals, World Book Day for kids and signings, drive up footfall that benefits all retailers. Bookshops are also cultural hubs and play a vital role as community and learning spaces. Will the Government now consider giving bookshops the same rate relief that is given, rightly, to many community pubs, and thus avoid an estimated one in four closures in future?