That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Specsavers Alloa branch is proving the value of traditional weekend jobs for young people; acknowledges that the business sees the value in these roles for building confidence, as well as instilling customer service and teamwork skills; understands that young people support their teams with appointments, greeting customers and assisting with the day’s work, which provides hands-on experience in a professional environment; applauds the business’s passion for encouraging younger people to consider optometry as a potential career; understands that one member of weekend staff is gaining practical experience while studying optometry at university; acknowledges that a decline in Saturday jobs has been highlighted by Specsavers as one factor affecting young people's preparedness for employment; considers that retail experience is important in learning to work as part of a team and developing communication and customer service skills, which can stay with a person for life, and commends Specsavers for its proactive work in facilitating these opportunities for young people, which can be essential in the development of life skills and confidence.