§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of overseas visitors visited the Northumbrian tourist area in the last five years; and what steps are being taken to encourage visitors to the north-east.
§ Mr. NichollsEstimates of the percentage of overseas visitors who visited Northumbria in the years 1984 to 1988 are as follows:
Overseas visitors to Northumbria tourist board area Percentage of overseas visitors 1984 1.9 1985 1.7 1986 2.0 1987 2.1 1988 1.8