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Closed Introduce a Shop Out to Help Out Scheme for independent retailers

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The press have reported that the Government were considering a Shop Out to Help Out Scheme to support small, independent retailers. We want a scheme that provides 50% cashback (max £10 per transaction) on consumer spend on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Small high street retailers need support, they have been in lockdown, have redundant stock to remove/replace and during lockdown there has been an even bigger shift towards online shopping. We need an initiative to get the consumer back to local shops. Similar schemes have been announced in Jersey and Northern Ireland. The Government have also been discussing Business Rates Reform, this proposal is an activity based rebate as opposed to a blanket rates reduction.

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    Share your experiences and ideas on small businesses, employment and the high street

    On Wednesday 7 December, Catherine West MP will lead a debate in Parliament entitled ‘Employment and the high street.’

    To inform the debate, she would like to hear from small business owners, customers and others:

    • How would you describe your local high street and any issues it might be facing?
    • What kind of support would be helpful for small business owners?
    • What should be done to keep high streets vibrant and attract customers?

    She may quote your contribution directly during her debate.

    Find out more and share your ideas with her by midday on Tuesday 6 December: Employment and the high street

    Videos of the debate, the transcript of what was said in it, and other relevant material will be available on this webpage shortly after the debate.

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    Share your ideas for supporting UK high streets

    On 19 October, Janet Daby MP will lead a Westminster Hall debate on support for UK high streets.

    To inform the debate, she wants to hear about your experiences and ideas. She may quote your contribution directly during her debate.

    Find out more and share your ideas with her here:
    https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/support-for-uk-high-streets/index.html

    Videos of the debate, the transcript and other relevant material will be accessible shortly after the debate on this webpage.

    The deadline for contributions is: midday, 13 October

    What are Westminster Hall debates?

    Westminster Hall is the second Chamber of the House of Commons.

    Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise local or national issues and receive a response from a government minister. Any MP can take part in a Westminster Hall debate.

    Debates in Westminster Hall take place on ‘general debate' motions expressed in neutral terms. These motions are worded ‘That this House has considered [a specific matter]'.

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