§ 17. Mr. Galeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the present system of hotel classification; and if there are any plans to change that system.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe English Tourist Board has been asked to examine ways of strengthening its voluntary registration and classification scheme for hotels to make it a more effective weapon against inadequate standards. A new scheme providing for verification of standards and a simplified classification system has been agreed with the other statutory tourist boards and is currently under discussion with trade and consumer interests.