A Bill to establish a code relating to service charges, gratuities and cover charges in the hospitality, leisure and service sectors; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
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The bill would create a statutory code governing how service charges, gratuities and cover charges are treated in the hospitality, leisure and service sectors. It aims to improve transparency for customers and fairness for workers who receive tips or gratuities, and to clarify related practices.
Currently at the second reading in the Commons, indicating it is still early in the legislative process. The bill originated in the Commons, with an earlier 1st reading in 2014, and has not yet progressed to the Lords.
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9 Sept 2014
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 September 2014 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
