§ Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade when he will introduce the order to require the display in hotel reception areas of overnight charges to which he referred in his answer to the hon. Member for Thornaby (Mr. Wrigglesworth) on 6th April 1977.
§ Mr. MeacherThe Tourism (Sleeping Accommodation Price Display) Order 1977 (SI 1877) will come into operation today. It will require all establishments in England, Scotland and Wales with four bedrooms and more offering sleeping accommodation to guests who have not booked in advance to display notices showing minimum and maximum overnight charges. The order covers hotels, motels, guest-houses, inns and self-catering accommodation. Together with the voluntary code introduced by the hotel industry last year, the new order means that information about the cost of accommodation will be immediately available to prospective guests. This is an important new service for visitors which will contribute to the continuing success of our tourism interest.