Response 219061640

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Introductory Question

1. Are you currently:

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Radio button: Unticked An employee working in a large retail store in Scotland (if yes, please go to Employee questions)
Radio button: Unticked A manager/business owner of a large retail store in Scotland (if yes, please go to Employer questions)
Radio button: Unticked A family member of someone who works in a large retail store in Scotland (if yes, please go to Closing Questions)
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Shopping centre senior management

Closing Questions

1. It is currently the law that large stores close on Christmas Day. Do you think the law should change so that they close on New Year’s Day too?

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2. Is there anything else you would wish to comment about this consultation?

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I feel that public holidays in Scotland have, over decades, simply become normal trading days.
In terms of Christmas Day and New Year's Day in Scotland, these should remain as statutory holidays to allow the relaxation and psychological wellbeing of employees and associated in the retail sector.

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