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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:05 pm on 20 January 2011.

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Photo of George Young George Young The Leader of the House of Commons 12:05, 20 January 2011

I understand the concern of small businesses that find it difficult to manage if they are not quite sure how a relatively small number of staff might take their leave. There would be an opportunity to debate this in an Adjournment debate or to raise it at Business, Innovation and Skills questions. In any event, I will pass on my hon. Friend's concern to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and ask what measures are in place to ensure that undue burdens are not placed on small businesses.