HC Deb 31 January 1967 vol 740 cc82-3W
Dr. John Dunwoody

asked the Minister of Labour what was the number and the percentage of employed workers registered as wholly unemployed in each of the development areas on a convenient date during each of the last six months.

Mr. Fernyhough

Following is the information:

and whether there has been an increase in 1966.

Mr. Hattersley

Earnings in the hotel and catering industry are affected by such factors as seasonal employment, tips and the large number of establishments and because of the special difficulties in obtaining reliable information have not so far been included in the Ministry's regular earnings surveys.

Mr. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour if he will introduce legislation to cover workers in licensed residential hotels and restaurants who are not already covered by the Factories Act or the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act.

Mr. Fernyhough

No. Hotel and restaurant workers not covered by existing legislation normally work in restaurants reserved for residents and in other parts of hotels the domestic character of which would make them unsuitable for the type of inspection appropriate to other establishments.