Written questions

Shoplifting

Commons · Question 900079 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 21 May 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with retailers on the potential impact of recent trends in the level of retail crime and shoplifting.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 21 May 2026

The Government recognises the importance of close partnership with the retail sector in tackling retail crime. Home Office Ministers and officials, regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including major nationwide retailers, trade association...