HC Deb 28 July 1936 vol 315 c1291
81. Mr. R. ROBINSON

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what is the estimated revenue from foreign tourists staying in Great Britain during each of the last three years?

Lieut.-Colonel Sir A. LAMBERT WARD (Comptroller of the Household)

I have been asked to reply. No official information has been compiled in respect of revenue from foreign tourists. I would, however, draw the attention of my hon. Friend to an article entitled "Trade and the Tourist" by Professor F. W. Ogilvie, the Vice-Chancellor of Belfast University, which appeared in the "Times" of 12th July last year. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of this article.

Mr. ROBINSON

In view of the importance of the tourist traffic to this country will the Government take active steps to encourage it?