§ 122. Mr. Gammansasked the President of the Board of Trade what are the duties and responsibilities of the recently formed tourist, catering and holiday services division of his Department; and whether steps are being taken to ensure that sufficient accommodation will be available for overseas visitors who are expected to visit the British Industries Fair in May, 1947.
§ Sir S. CrippsI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29th July to the hon. Member for Caernarvonshire (Mr. G. Roberts). The division is making preparations, under the guidance of Lord Inman, for the creation of the non-Gavernmental organisation to foster and develop the tourist, catering and holiday services. It is also concerned to concert the steps which are immediately necessary if we are to be in a position to receive substantial tourist traffic in 1947 and additional facilities for home-holidays in that year. As to the last part of the Question, the Board of Trade are collaborating with the Ministry of Works in making further accommodation available in hotels and similar establishments.