§ 13. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what further discussions have taken place or are contemplated with representatives of tourist agencies and shipping companies in this country designed to develop Gibraltar's tourist industry; and what action is contemplated to increase hotel accommodation for visitors.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMy right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Colonial Affairs has arranged a meeting next week with representatives of some of the shipping companies and tourist agencies. In reply to the second part of the Question, the Gibraltar Government are doing all they can to encourage people who are or might be interested in the business of providing more hotel accommodation in Gibraltar.
§ Mr. DoddsIs the Colonial Secretary aware that that, too, will be received with pleasure in Gibraltar? I should like to add my personal congratulations to the Minister of State for the initiative he has taken in this way.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI thank the hon. Member very much.