§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what was the number of tourists to visit the United Kingdom from overseas during 1974; and if he will give his best estimate of the benefit to the balance of payments resulting therefrom;
(2) what was the number of United Kingdom residents to take holidays abroad during 1974; and if he can give an estimate of the cost to the United Kingdom balance of payments as a result thereof.
§ Mr. DeakinsFollowing is the information:
§ Mr. DeakinsInformation on the number of overseas students aged 18 and over, attending courses lasting six months or more, is given in the British Council's publication "Statistics of overseas students in Britain 1973–74"; a copy of which is in the House of Commons Library. However, information on expenditure here by these students is not provided. The figures, which are approximate, exclude a substantial number of visitors coming here for shorter study courses and overseas nationals undergoing industrial training who come under arrangements made direct with British firms.