TANDOORI AND CURRY CHEFS

Early day motion 987, tabled 20 February 2008 by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes the concern of Asian restaurateurs that new immigration regulations are causing a shortage of tandoori and curry chefs; further notes that this shortage is threatening the viability of many restaurants that have contributed both financially and culturally to the UK; and calls on the Government to review the regulations, such as the need to speak good English before arrival, so as to ensure an adequate supply of temporary work visas for tandoori and curry chefs.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 14, Scottish National Party 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 1.