§ 82. Mr. G. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he will take to assist the development of 109W the tourist industry in Scotland, in view of the extra costs to the industry arising from the measures connected with devaluation.
§ Mr. RossDevaluation will increase the relative attractiveness of holidays in Scotland both to our own people and to visitors from abroad. The Government are making a grant of £300,000 towards the cost of the British Travel Association's special "Holiday-in-Britain" campaign this winter; the Highlands and Islands Development Board is also mounting a campaign; and the Scottish Tourist Board is fully associated with both.
§ Mr. Hector Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to assist the tourist industry, in view of the additional costs of touring abroad.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for Moray and Nairn (Mr. G. Campbell).
§ Mr. Brewisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will now review the procedure for holding licensing veto polls in Scotland, in view of their potential damage to the tourist industry; and whether he will make a statement.