Mark Menzies – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mark Menzies on 2016-07-12.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support high street retailers.

Mr Marcus Jones

This Government is supporting our high streets to thrive. We have introduced the biggest ever cut in business rates, worth £6.7 billion; launched the High Street pledge and digital high street pilots; introduced a fairer parking regime and sensible planning changes; and we are celebrating our high streets through the hugely successful annual Great British High Street Competition.