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Retail Trade: Scotland

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 5 February 2026.

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Photo of Andrew Bowie Andrew Bowie Shadow Minister (Energy Security and Net Zero), Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the new High Street Strategy will extend to Scotland.

Photo of Miatta Fahnbulleh Miatta Fahnbulleh Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The UK Government is currently developing a High Streets Strategy to help tackle the long-term challenges facing high streets. Powers supporting high street regeneration in Scotland are reserved to the Scottish government. This includes local government and planning, non-domestic rates, economic development and culture.

Further detail will be set out in due course.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 5 February 2026, cW)

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