To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 14473/22-27 in relation to correspondence from the First Minister and deputy First Minister on 10 October 2024, to detail any actions he has taken in relation to the recommendations of the High Street Taskforce and determining a way forward.

I have considered the report of the High Street Task Force and have identified Recommendation 8: ‘Fair Work on Our High Streets’ as sitting within the remit of my department.

Delivering on this recommendation aligns with my priority on Good Jobs. Ongoing work within my department on the development of a new Employment Rights Bill, promotion of greater adoption of the Real Living Wage, and collaboration with the Labour Relations Agency to create a Good Employment Charter will serve to support implementation of the recommendation.