HC Deb 27 March 1985 vol 76 c215W
17. Mr. Gale

asked 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 Lamont

The 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.