To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in how many business improvement districts in England more than one retail area is working in partnership; and if he will make a statement. (317722)

The Department does not hold this information.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance he has issued to (a) local authorities and (b) businesses on establishing a business improvement district which includes more than one retail centre; and if he will make a statement. (317723)

Communities and Local Government has not issued guidance on establishing a business improvement district that includes more than one retail centre.