HC Deb 02 February 1931 vol 247 cc1418-9
27. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what grants have been made by his Department towards the funds of the Travel Association of Great Britain and Ireland; and can he give the House any particulars as to the success of this association's work?

Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

His Majesty's Government has this year made a grant of £5,000 to the Travel Association of Great Britain and Ireland. The results are satisfactory. The number of foreign visitors during the first nine months of 1929 showed an increase of 12,322 over the previous year, while the figure for the same period of 1930 showed a further increase of 9,472. The figures for the last three months of 1930 are not yet available. These returns do not include visitors from the British Dominions where the Travel Association is also carrying on active work.

Mr. DAY

Have the Government any commitment, as regards a subscription this year to the association?

Mr. GILLETT

I must ask for notice of that question.

Captain GUNSTON

Are any of the posters issued by this association placed in the Blue Train?

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