English Tourism Council

HC Deb 30 June 1999 vol 334 cc201-2W

Mr. Spring

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what legislative changes will be required to establish the English Tourism Council. [88452]

Janet Anderson

No legislation is needed at this stage. The Development of Tourism Act 1969 still applies. Following its launch on 19 July, the English Tourism Council will be the trading name for the English Tourist Board. The new name reflects the change in the body's remit and will be changed formally when a legislative opportunity arises.

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he expects to announce who has been appointed to be the(a) chairman and (b) chief executive of the new English Tourism Council. [89135]

Janet Anderson

We are announcing today that the chairman of the English Tourism Council is to be Alan Britten. He will take up the post on Monday 12 July. The appointment of a chief executive is a matter for the ETC.