HC Deb 31 March 1998 vol 309 cc454-5W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what evaluation he has made of the impact on the tourism industry of the hosting of annual party conferences in Blackpool. [36963]

Mr. Tom Clarke

None. However, the Government fully recognise the importance of the contribution which the business and conference sector makes to the wider tourism and hospitality industry. An industry-led working group is looking at what action might be taken to enhance that contribution. Its findings will inform my Department's forthcoming strategy for the sustainable growth of tourism.

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