§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he intends to make use of his powers under the Development of Tourism Act 1968 in order to require hotels to display their room charges in each guest's room.
§ Mr. DeakinsDiscussions have been opened with representatives of the industry about the adoption of a voluntary scheme to ensure adequate notification of prices for hotel accommodation. I should prefer to consider the outcome of these exchanges and the actual operation of the scheme itself before deciding whether any further action is required.