Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Gwyn Prosser (Labour), on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 68 members in total.

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HELPING LOCAL RETAILERS IMPROVE SECURITY FOR SHOPWORKERS

That this House recognises the importance and value of the convenience store to communities large and small throughout the United Kingdom and to the economy as a whole; notes that many such stores are small, independent businesses which can be forced out of business all too easily by persistent crime; further notes the alarming increase in violent crime against shopworkers in recent years; recognises the impact that basic security equipment can have on reducing such crime; regrets that many such items can be beyond the budgets of small businesses; applauds the work of USDAW and the Association of Convenience Stores in highlighting this important issue; and calls on the Government to adopt their proposals for 100 per cent. first year tax relief for investments made by small store owners in security equipment to safeguard this important area of the economy and those whose livelihoods depend on it.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1886 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Crimes against the person Staff Security Shops Retail trade

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk