Tuesday 7th July 2015

LCCI responds to Sunday trading hours announcement

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Colin Stanbridge, said: "Restrictive laws on Sunday opening hours have held back retail firms for far too long, so it is encouraging to see movement from the Government on this issue, which is felt particularly acutely in London, where tourists and out-of-towners expect to be able to shop on our streets 24-7.

"Additional shopping hours would help to bring in more revenue to the capital, in all likelihood increasing the number of jobs available."

ENDS

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Jo Hooper, Press & Media Relations Manager
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NOTES TO EDITOR:

1. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is the capital's largest and most representative business organisation, with members ranging in size from multi-national companies to SMEs and sole traders.
2. Colin Stanbridge is available for further comment and interview.