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Retail Trade: Scotland

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 109178

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the new High Street Strategy will extend to Scotland.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The UK Government is currently developing a High Streets Strategy to help tackle the long-term challenges facing high streets. Powers supporting high street regeneration in Scotland are reserved to the Scottish government. This includes local government and planning, non-domestic rates, economic development and culture.

Further detail will be set out in due course.

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