Motion · S5M-18949 · 18 Sep 2019
Concern Over Tesco Closure in Dundee
The motion
That the Parliament expresses deep concern at the sudden announcement of the closure of Tesco’s Metro Store in Dundee city centre and the subsequent loss of 78 jobs; expresses further concern at what it considers the curious situation whereby the decision to close this prime city centre shop was not taken by Tesco but by its landlord, Sports Direct, which it believes terminated the lease and refused to grant a short-term extension to help Tesco support affected staff; cautiously welcomes confirmation that Tesco is working with the USDAW union and staff in finding as many suitable positions in other Tesco locations in the city and other divisions of the company as possible, and urges the Scottish Government to offer what support it can to either resolve the situation or support affected staff.
Supporters (16)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 18 Sep 2019
- Emma Harper 18 Sep 2019
- Bill Kidd 18 Sep 2019
- Richard Lyle 18 Sep 2019
- Jenny Marra 18 Sep 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 18 Sep 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 18 Sep 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 18 Sep 2019
- Sandra White 18 Sep 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 19 Sep 2019
- Gail Ross 19 Sep 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 20 Sep 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 21 Sep 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 24 Sep 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 25 Sep 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 2 Oct 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.