HC Deb 10 November 1988 vol 140 cc281-2W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has as to which seaside resorts are seeking to promote tourism by requesting better access roads to their towns; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

A number of seaside resorts including Southport have raised this issue with me.

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what selective investments in developments at seaside resorts in England have been made from Government tourism finance; and how much.

Mr. Lee

Assistance offered by the English tourist board under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969, to capital projects situated in seaside locations, totalled £2.8 million in 1987–88 and £1.9 million from April to October 1988.

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total of English tourist board development grants in the years 1985–86 and 1986–87.

Mr. Lee

The English tourist board offered assistance totalling £11.55 million and £13.95 million in 1985–86 and 1986–87 respectively, towards the cost of tourism projects in England under the Development of Tourism Act 1969.