LORD INGLEWOODasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied that grants under Sections 3 and 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 are not being paid for developing enterprises of a commercial character from which an economic return can be expected and for which finance from normal business sources is available.
§ LORD DRUMALBYNThe national Tourist Boards have discretion under Section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 to assist tourist projects by means of grant or loan, or both, and in considering commercial applications for financial assistance, the Boards are required to consider whether assistance from public funds is needed in each case.