BRITISH CURRY INDUSTRY

Early day motion 268, tabled 14 November 2007 by Anne Main (Conservative). Signed by 31 members.

That this House congratulates the British curry industry on its third successful British Curry Awards ceremony; recognises the contribution that the industry makes to the UK economy, representing £3.2 billion, 100,000 jobs and the enrichment of the national culinary experience; wishes the industry continued success during the next year; is concerned that the industry needs assistance to ensure that young people and skilled chefs are encouraged to enter the industry; and asks that the ability of the industry to recruit is taken into account in future policies determining workforce movement.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 4, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 1.