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Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Act 2012
Summary
This Act temporarily relaxed Sunday trading laws in London during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, allowing large shops to open for longer than the usual 6-hour limit. It was a one-off measure to help businesses and make shopping easier during the Games period.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing larger shops to open for longer hours on Sundays during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This helps visitors and locals shop conveniently during the Games and supports businesses by letting them make more sales during this major event.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that extended Sunday trading gives big supermarkets an unfair advantage over small shops that might not open. Some people also believe Sunday should remain a day of rest for workers and their families, rather than longer working hours.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Apr 2012
- 2nd reading30 Apr 2012
- 3rd reading30 Apr 2012
Lords
- 1st reading28 Mar 2012
- 2nd reading24 Apr 2012
- Committee stage26 Apr 2012
- Report stage26 Apr 2012
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2012
Royal Assent1 May 2012
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