EASTERN DAILY PRESS SHOP HERE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Eastern Daily Press Shop Here campaign; recognises the aim of retaining local shops and post offices, particularly in rural areas; recognises the importance of local businesses in terms of sustainability, the vitality of the local economy and retaining diversity; recognises the very real threat to local shops due to the power of supermarkets and other multiple stores; applauds the passing of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007, with all-party support; and calls on the Government to ensure that policy development supports the objectives of this campaign.