§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what data he has collated on the number of graduates entering the tourism industry. [17168]
§ Dr. HowellsThe latest available data show that, in 1996, of the 109,700 first degree graduates in the UK who obtained employment in the UK, 6,900 gained employment in the tourism industry.
§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many colleges of higher and further education run tourism-related courses; and how many students are involved. [17167]
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§ Dr. HowellsThe available data for higher education establishments in the UK relate to students studying catering and institutional management which covers subjects such as cookery and baking as well as travel and tourism. The figures show that in 1996–97 17,800 students were studying hotel and institutional management in 56 higher education establishments. The available data for further education colleges cover England and use a different subject classification which specifically identifies travel, tourism and leisure. The figures show that in 1995–96 there were 50,000 students studying travel, tourism and leisure in 380 further education colleges.