§ Mrs. Ewingasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he will take to develop tourism as an export industry in Scotland, in view of the fact that one half of Scotland's holidaymakers are Scottish citizens and that the industry remains underdeveloped.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Edward M. Taylor) on 13th March 1968.—[Vol. 760; c. 1347–8.]
§ Mrs. Ewingasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to ensure that in Scotland for the present tourist season more than the present 140,000 beds are provided.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI would refer the Hon. Member to the statement which my right hon. Friend made to the House on 20th March, outlining the Government's proposals for stimulating more investment in hotels. Although the proposals cannot be expected to result in any significant increase in accommodation 123W for tourists this summer in Scotland, they provide a basis on which the hotel industry can plan expansion.—[Vol. 761; c. 103–5.]