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Motion · S4M-05350 · 11 Jan 2013

Retail in Scotland

Lodged by Margaret McCulloch Members' Business Motion 39 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes what it considers the continued and important contribution that the retail sector makes to the Scottish economy through investment in skills, jobs and local communities, including in Central Scotland; understands that, despite a challenging economic climate, retail remains the largest private sector employer in Scotland, accounting for 240,000 jobs; believes that one in eight Scottish households includes someone who works in retail and that the sector invests an average of £1,275 annually on providing training for each member of staff; recognises that the retail sector often provides flexible employment opportunities for those who would otherwise be excluded from work, including younger people and women, and commends the Scottish Retail Consortium on the publication of Retail in Scotland: The Nation’s Favourite Job.

Supporters (39)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.