I hear that point. Throughout this process, I have been open to such a debate, and I know that the large shops in the west end, such as Harrods in Knightsbridge, have made a strong case for opening for longer for tourists. That is part of the Government’s economic case, but I do not think it is substantial enough. It is based around the New West End Company model in particular. However, research by Oxford Economics and others shows that we must look at the economic impact more widely, not simply at the benefits for larger businesses. Hon. Friends and hon. Members know that we should not just listen to big business; we are concerned about shop workers and small businesses, and it is important to say that the impact on them should not be underestimated.
Enterprise Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
David Burrowes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2016.
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and
Legislative Grand Committee proceedings (HC) on Enterprise Bill [Lords].
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