Early day motion · EDM 1137 · 18 Mar 2010

SUPERMARKETS AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Tabled by Mr Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op)) 15 signatures

The motion

That this House is deeply concerned at the monopolistic influence of the major supermarkets and their effect on communities and independent retailers; and calls for a five per cent. tax to be levied on the turnover of supermarkets and for the revenue from this to be made available to local social enterprises, charities and third sector organisations.

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.