Sunday Trading (Scotland) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:59 am on 7 February 2003.

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Photo of Mr Malcolm Savidge Mr Malcolm Savidge Labour, Aberdeen North 9:59, 7 February 2003

I wonder whether the hon. Gentleman might clarify his argument. As I understand it, according to current legislation shop workers should have the absolute right to refuse to work on a Sunday without fear of dismissal, redundancy or any kind of detriment. The legislation also states that they should have the right to opt out of Sunday working, and should be able to do so again within three months with exactly the same safeguards. Does that principle not operate?