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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Early day motion 513, tabled 11 September 2013 by Julian Smith (Conservative). Signed by 57 members.

That this House welcomes Small Business Saturday 2013 on 7 December; encourages all hon. Members to take part and shop in a local small business on 7 December; recognises that Small Business Saturday has been a huge success in the United States where it was supported by President Obama and led to 100 million Americans spending $5.5 billion; understands that small businesses are at the heart of local communities; and believes that in the critical Christmas period small businesses will benefit from the support of Small Business Saturday on the busiest shopping day of the year.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Conservative 17, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.