Sean Brogan, of Coombe Vale Road, Teignmouth, writes:

It is ironic that the actions of the management at the Cliffden Hotel in Teignmouth will increase the use of food banks (Post, April 25).

The introduction of 'zero hours contracts' will, according to a Cliffden spokesman, allow a flexibility 'to bring us in line with how the majority of the UK's hotel industry operates'.

I would say that this is a return to the practices of the victorian factory gate, hiring fairs of old and practices used at Teignmouth docks in the past.

It is no wonder that the tourist industry and the working conditions that go with it are resented by those who try to make a living out of the two months every year.

It is doubly ironic that a charity that is introducing these conditions will contribute to the necessity for food banks, another charity.

To call them 'banks' sticks in the throat of many – just call them modern day soup kitchens', it would be more appropriate.

After all, it was the banks and bankers who caused this austerity, but look who is paying the price.

These actions by the 'management' will result in staff waiting for a phone call on a daily basis, having to apply for working tax credits and faced being laid off half way through their shifts. How will they get any training?

The result – more stress for their families and workload for the NHS. But it will keep the accountants happy at least.

What a way to run an industry.

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