Mr Henry's bill won support from shop-workers union Usdaw, the Scottish Grocers' Federation and the Co-operative Group.

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He still pops into Bill's Barber Shop for a trim.

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Labour's Hugh Henry brought the backbench bill, saying employees such as shop-workers or train and bus conductors needed extra protection.

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The Enterprise Bill would provide a one-stop shop for business to help them understand and comply with competition law.

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"Please send me the bill, " he says charmingly to the shop owner, who simply can't believe his eyes.

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Patients and employers paying the bill stand little chance if they want to comparison shop or just budget their health care spending accurately.

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But doesn't it make more sense for those who choose to shop at Wal-Mart to foot the bill, than for everyone, including those who don't, to have to pay for its employees' health care?

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Finally, Mr Wilson outlined the bill's measures to encourage the use of windows in empty shop premises to make towns and cities "more vibrant".

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Mr Chamberlain said insurance for the shop in Bridge Street did not cover vandalism, so the business had to foot the bill for the replacement glass.

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