Debate contribution: High Street Task Force

Debate contribution by Mr John Stewart on 8 June 2026.

MLA: Mr John Stewart
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 8 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: High Street Task Force
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5600426

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I thank the deputy First Minister for her answer. She will know that high streets in our towns and cities are under massive pressure. Rising rates bills, declining footfall and changing shopping habits are having a huge impact on those retailers. Given the cross-cutting nature of the work that she outlined and those recommendations, will she consider re-establishing the high street task force so that it has full oversight of the matter and can try to make a meaningful, positive impact on our high streets?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3657/22-27.

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