§ 56. Mr. Cordleasked the President of the Board of Trade what further plans he has regarding the registration of hotels; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Minister of State, Board of Trade (Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu)I am not yet able to add to the information given in paragraphs 38 to 41 of the White Paper on Hotel Development Incentives presented to Parliament on 21st May.
§ Mr. CordleIs the hon. Gentleman aware that many hoteliers, while welcoming moves to maintain and improve standards, will be opposed to a rigid system of inspection and control? Can he say whether, in any registration of hotels, there will be grading as well as listing?
§ Mr. MallalieuThat is a possibility. We are having consultations with all the interests concerned, and we shall make up our minds after that.