Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department is taking steps to support local authorities to maintain traditional markets in (a) Romford and (b) England.

Markets can make a significant contribution to the vibrancy and diversity of our high streets and town centres. They also have an important role as local employers and as business incubators. It is for local authorities, not central Government, to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in local markets in their areas.