Written questions

Retail Trade: Urban Areas

Commons · Question 38581 · Tabled 17 Mar 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of trends in levels of footfall on high streets since 1 January 2025.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 25 Mar 2025

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes weekly reports retail footfall traffic across the UK. This data can fluctuate due to factors such as seasonal trends, economic conditions and consumer confidence. Due to the highly volatile nature of the ...