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Proceeding contribution from Chris Ruane (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 30 April 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords].


Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords]

A few weeks ago, I tabled a parliamentary question on the issue of the amount of time parents and children get to spend together. The answer is that it has increased dramatically. Society has made gains in this regard. In 1975, mothers and children spent between eight and 21 minutes per day together. That had increased to between 51 and 86 minutes per day in 2000. That is progress. If these proposals are introduced and become permanent, we will regress.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
543 c1336 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Leisure Greater London Opening hours Religion Small businesses Working hours Shops Retail trade Supermarkets Sunday trading Olympic Games 2012 Paralympic Games 2012 Sunset clauses
Legislation
Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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