HC Deb 11 February 1998 vol 306 cc216-7W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received on the impact on tourism of a minimum wage. [27685]

Mr. Tom Clarke

I have received representations on this subject from a number of companies and associations in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry. The independent Low Pay Commission has received written and oral evidence from a range of individuals and organisations, including many of the industry's representative bodies.