§ 57. Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to meet the chairman of the British Tourist Board to discuss American tourists visiting the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeI have no plans to meet the chairman of the British tourist authority to discuss this topic in particular, but I maintain a very close interest in all the United Kingdom's tourism markets, and meet the chairman of the British tourist authority frequently.
§ 61. Mr. Roger KingTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average length of stay of United States visitors to Britain in 1987.
§ Mr. LeeAn estimate of the average length of stay of United States visitors to Britain is not yet available for the whole of 1987. However, during the first half of the year (January to June), the average length of stay of United States visitors to the United Kingdom was nine days.