SEASONAL UNEMPLOYMENT

Early day motion 71, tabled 15 November 2006 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes with concern that many coastal resorts in the UK experience seasonal employment fluctuations; is concerned that many workers in resorts experience low wages and employment uncertainty; further notes that the Government has no specific strategy to ensure year-round sustainable, fairly-paid employment; and calls on the Government to consider policies to address the difficulties coastal resort economies face out of the summer season.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 7, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.