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Mr. Nicholas Brown
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action the Central Statistical Office will be taking in its assessment of the trend in retail sales and related indicators of activity to take account of the Sunday opening of many shops this December.
Mr. Maples
No action is necessary. The usual procedures for the compilation of the monthly retail sales index will ensure that Sunday sales are properly reflected.