HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 cc29-30
59. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs how much was spent by the Newfoundland Government in 1946, and how much is proposed to be spent in 1947, to develop the tourist traffic.

The Under-Secretary of State for India (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

I have been asked to reply. In the financial year 1946–47 a sum of 28,000 dollars was voted by the Newfoundland Government for the development of the tourist industry. In the forthcoming financial year it is proposed to make a grant of approximately 26,000 dollars.

Earl Winterton

In view of the great importance to Newfoundland of the tourist traffic, could a White Paper be published, or could information be placed in the Library as to how the money has been spent; whether it has resulted, for example, in any fresh hotels being built?

Mr. Henderson

I do not know about a White Paper, but I will be glad to have the question examined.

Earl Winterton

Surely, as it is the British taxpayer who pays the money, he should be given the information?

Mr. Henderson

I have already said that I will have the question examined.