PREJUDICE IN THE SERVICE SECTOR

Early day motion 1542, tabled 22 May 2007 by Clive Betts (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House recognises the valuable contribution the 1.9 million people in the UK's hospitality and catering industry make to the UK's economy; regrets the use of derogatory phrases attached to these jobs such as `McJob' which write them off as unstimulating, low-paid jobs with few prospects; further recognises that because of this namesake for this derogatory term, this prejudice is felt most sharply by the people who pursue careers and jobs at McDonald's in the UK; and calls for a wider recognition of the value and importance to the UK of the service sector and the people who work within it.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 5, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.