HC Deb 14 July 1966 vol 731 c1708
43. Sir J. Eden

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement on the results of his discussions with the British Travel Association concerning the method by which he is to encourage hotels to attract more overseas visitors.

Mr. Mason

I have nothing to add at this stage to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member on 29th June last.

Sir J. Eden

Would not the hon. Gentleman agree that it would have been much simpler if the Government had decided either to restore investment grants or resist the folly of the Selective Employment Tax?

Mr. Mason

No, Sir, and it would have been very expensive.