§ 74. Mr. Sydney Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much was spent by his Department overseas encouraging visitors to Great Britain in each of the years 1967 to 1971 inclusive.
§ Mr. NobleThe British Travel Association and since 1st January, 1970, the British Tourist Authority have had the primary responsibility for encouraging overseas visitors to come to Britain. The bulk of their total income has been applied to this purpose and it is estimated that some 45 per cent. has been spent directly overseas. The Government's grant-in-aid has increased from £2.8 million in 1967–68 to £3.5 million in 1972–73.
The annual figures are:
1967–68 British Travel Association £2.8 million 1968–69 British Travel Association £2.9 million 1969–70 British Travel Association £1.7 million British Tourist Authority £1.4 million 1970–71 British Tourist Authority £3.2 million 1971–72 British Tourist Authority £3.5 million