Remembrance Sunday (Closure of Shops) Bill

A Bill to provide for the extension of Christmas Day restrictions on the opening of retail premises to Rememberance Sunday; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

24 January 2011

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would extend the existing Christmas Day restrictions on opening retail premises to Remembrance Sunday, so shops would face similar limits on that day. It includes provisions needed to implement the change and any connected measures.

Key Points

Extends Christmas Day shop-opening restrictions to Remembrance Sunday.
Applies to retail premises with rules and any accompanying exemptions as needed.
Includes provisions for implementation, definitions, and enforcement (connected purposes).
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; next steps would be detailed consideration if progressed.

Progress

The Bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. If advanced, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Retail premises owners and staffShoppers and consumersLocal authorities and trading standards/enforcement bodies

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Remembrance Sunday (Closure of Shops)

1 Jan 1970

On 10 March 2010, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.

The 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 84 09-10 (as introduced)

BillCommons

11 Mar 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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