MINIMUM STANDARDS CAMPAIGN AND THE BETTING INDUSTRY

Early day motion 298, tabled 30 November 2009 by Hywel Francis (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House welcomes the Community Union Minimum Standards Campaign in the betting industry which includes lone working, known as single staffing, training to deal with conflict issues and risk assessments of betting shops; recognises the dangers of single staffing in particular; and calls on all companies running betting shops to ensure that single staffing is not in place and that health and safety are of prime concern.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 3, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 1.