HC Deb 20 April 1998 vol 310 cc451-2W
21. Ms Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what account he plans to take of sustainable development needs in the new tourism strategy. [37428]

Mr. Tom Clarke

We are committed to enabling tourism growth which is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and our new tourism strategy will reflect that commitment.

Mr. Syms

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what measures he intends to take to encourage people from overseas to visit the United Kingdom. [37417]

Mr. Tom Clarke

My Department continues to support the British Tourist Authority's excellent work to promote Britain overseas as a visitor destination. As part of our work on the new strategy for tourism to be published later this year, we are looking at how further to encourage the sustainable development of both incoming and domestic tourism.