Sponsored by
'Buy local' MP urges superstore
Supermarket giant Asda should be forced to buy local produce from Lancashire farmers when it opens a giant store in Chorley, MPs have been told.
Labour MP Lindsay Hoyle suggested that it could also subsidise parking around the town's market to lessen its impact on stallholders.
ASDA has confirmed details of consultation sessions on the scheme for the site currently occupied by QS Fashions, at the corner of Bolton Street, Pall Mall and Market Street.
Speaking during a Commons debate, Mr Hoyle said: "The 400 jobs are welcome, but what will be the consequence of the supermarket's arrival in the centre?
"I want it to be part of the community and support it. It should ensure that it has a local buying policy that would be sustainable for our local farmers.
"That could be part of the key to Asda's commitment to the town."
>> Vote in our latest web poll
lepone: Every section and special feature can be found on a single page
Email to a friend
Print this page
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Preston
Thursday 09 February 2012
Today
Light sleet
Temperature: 2 C to 3 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 0 C to 3 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South east
