Debate contribution: Sunday Trading

Debate contribution by Ms Paula Bradshaw on 15 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Paula Bradshaw
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 15 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Sunday Trading
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5614067

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Thank you for your response, Minister. You will be aware of Belfast City Council's recent consultation on the use of the mechanism to extend opening hours over 13 Sundays this summer. In response to the consultation, 79% of people were in favour, as were 57% of businesses, and retail workers were evenly split. Can you not ask your officials to look at that response? There is clear support across the community for the change.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3718/22-27.

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