SEASONAL UNEMPLOYMENT

Early day motion 73, tabled 3 December 2008 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 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 12, Labour 8, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.