ARGOS AND COMPULSORY SUNDAY WORKING IN SCOTLAND

Early day motion 1498, tabled 24 June 2002 by Malcolm Savidge (Labour). Signed by 201 members.

That this House deplores the behaviour of Argos, who are ruthlessly exploiting a loophole in the law, whereby shop workers in Scotland are not given the protection which is enjoyed throughout the rest of the United Kingdom, and sacking staff who between them have given years of loyal service to the company if they will not accept compulsory Sunday working, thus discriminating in particular against those who have family commitments or religious objections, and in general against employees in Scotland.

Signatures by party: Labour 144, Liberal Democrat 19, Labour/Co-operative 15, Conservative 8, Scottish National Party 5, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 4, UUP 2.