HL Deb 03 December 2002 vol 641 c104WA
Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government: How many regional development agencies employ personnel specifically dealing with tourism in their areas. [HL205]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

All regional development agencies (RDAs) employ staff who have tourism as a specific part of their job description.

As from April 2003 RDAs will play a stronger part in the strategic leadership of tourism in their regions, including working with the industry to develop a coherent marketing agenda. Regional tourist boards are the natural delivery partners for the RDAs.