SHOP WORKERS IN FEAR OF ATTACKS; MP calling for top-level action.(News)

From: Birmingham Evening Mail (England) | Date: May 14, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: TONY DEELEY

A BLACK Country MP is calling for top level action to curb rising crime and attacks on shop workers. West Bromwich East MP Tom Watson was tonight leading a Parliamentary debate highlighting concern from employer and trade union bosses about ...

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