Written evidence submitted by Madeleine
Moon MP
I wish to raise the issue of charges for food in
the members dining room. When I visited the dining room recently
I wanted only a starter and was asked to pay £15 as a standard
charge for food there. It was agreed that this was inappropriate
but what concerns me is that members are no longer seeking to
eat in the dining room for fear of charges. Staff are no longer
receiving the tips they used to receive which affects their income.
I fear that IPSA is on course to close down dining facilities
here and losing staff their jobs if we are not careful.
I am also aware that staff are bringing in sandwiches
and meals to heat in their rooms rather than pay the higher prices.
I again fear for the impact on staff who work in the various food
outlets.
October 2010
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