Government must get on and publish the results of their consultation on tipping - Furniss

Gill Furniss MP, Shadow Minister for Steel, Postal Affairs and Consumer Protection, responding to reports about how Fortnum & Mason distributes tips to its staff, said:

“It’s absolutely unbelievable that Fortnum & Mason are pocketing the majority of the gratuity that diners pay in good faith believing it will go to waiting and kitchen staff.

“I am calling on these modern-day Scrooges to come clean about their tipping policy, and in this season of goodwill to adopt the open and transparent guidelines set out by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers for fairer tips.

“The Government must get on and publish the results of their consultation on tipping, for which we have been waiting for six months. Whilst the majority of employers have clear and fair tips policies, it is time for action against those few who continue to take advantage of their staff.”

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