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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Shop Workers: Protection from Violence

Monday 23 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-03-23 regarding shop workers protection from violence
  • Huw Merriman inquired about the treatment of shop staff by the criminal justice system and asked for solidarity and respect for frontline workers
  • The Minister agreed to reassess the role of key workers post-crisis to include those on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Huw Merriman Con Bexhill and Battle
Crime & Law Enforcement Employment
Context

The criminal justice system is perceived to be too slow and lenient in dealing with violent offenders against shop workers and owners.

Question

Many colleagues across all parties are concerned about the treatment of shop staff by the criminal justice system. Does the Minister share expressions of solidarity with those on the frontline helping communities, and can we send a message that they should be treated with respect and gratitude?

Answer from Kit Malthouse

I wholeheartedly agree. Upon exiting this crisis, we will reassess who is important in the country and redefine what a 'key worker' means, recognising those on the frontline delivering, stacking shelves, and serving customers as integral to our national effort against coronavirus.

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