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Written question asked by David Crausby (Labour) on Monday, 30 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 October 2019 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 3 October 2019. A substantive answer was provided by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Monday, 7 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Gratuities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when her Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals to tackle unfair practices in the hospitality sector in relation to (a) tips, (b) gratuities, (c) cover charges and (d) service charges.

Answer

Through the Good Work Plan, the Government is taking forward the largest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. In order to improve fairness for workers, we have committed to introduce legislation to ensure that tips left to workers will go to them in full.

We expect over a million workers to benefit from new rules on tips, many of whom are in low-paid jobs. Consumers will have reassurance that the money they leave in good faith is going to the staff, as they intended.

We have been working closely with stakeholders and across Government to prepare this legislation and will lay measures in Parliament as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
292105
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Gratuities Hospitality industry
Link
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