§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to launch additional initiatives to promote Scotland in the tourist market as the home of golf; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe statutory agency with responsibility for the promotion of Scotland as a tourist destination is the Scottish tourist board. The board recognises that golf is an important attraction to potential visitors to Scotland and features it prominently in its promotional activities both within the United Kingdom and overseas. Promotional initiatives are an operational matter for the board and I have therefore arranged for its chairman to write to the hon. Member.