§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on her proposals for the marketing of tourism in England. [60035]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 10 June 2002]: Proposals for the modernisation and reform of tourism were announced on 13 May and further details will be announced later in the summer.
§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which(a) individuals and (b) companies or organisations her Department consulted on the proposals for the marketing of tourism in England. [60034]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 10 June 2002]: Since the difficult events of 2001, we have consulted a wide variety of individuals and organisations about the future arrangements for domestic marketing. Our emerging proposals have been discussed with key industry stakeholders at the Tourism Forum, organised by the English Tourism Council, and at a special seminar chaired by the Secretary of State at Hartwell House. We have also worked closely with the Tourism Alliance and many national and regional tourism bodies.