Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 17
17
Paragraph: 91
We cautiously welcome the decision to allow foodservice and hospitality businesses to reopen with reduced...
Recommendation
We cautiously welcome the decision to allow foodservice and hospitality businesses to reopen with reduced social distancing, as this will increase the likelihood that they and their food suppliers will survive the economic impact of the pandemic. The Government must ensure that foodservice and hospitality businesses that were thriving before the pandemic remain economically viable. We welcome that extra support for the sector was announced in the Plan for Jobs 2020. In addition, every effort must also be made to minimise the risk of infection and protect customers and staff.
Paragraph Reference:
91
Government Response
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HM Government
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Conclusion and Recommendation 17: We cautiously welcome the decision to allow foodservice and hospitality businesses to reopen with reduced social distancing, as this will increase the likelihood that they and their food suppliers will survive the economic impact of the pandemic. The Government must ensure that foodservice and hospitality businesses that were thriving before the pandemic remain economically viable. We welcome that extra support for the sector was announced in the Plan for Jobs 2020. In addition, every effort must be made to avoid future local or national lockdowns of hospitality businesses, as this will have a devastating impact on businesses and their suppliers. (Paragraph 91) The Government is aware of the enormous challenges that the hospitality businesses are facing and the need to ensure they remain economically viable. The new measures for hospitality businesses are in response to a significant [...truncated...]