Member

Amendment 351 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Stowell of Beeston, concerns extending that protection to other front-line workers. She made a powerful case for us to be careful that there are not unintended consequences from making sure that retail workers are protected and not protecting other workers who are also in customer-facing roles. I know that some workers in other sectors are concerned that creating this new offence may send the wrong message, potentially leaving those outside retail who engage directly with the public on a daily basis feeling less protected.