HC Deb 10 November 1969 vol 791 cc29-30W
82. Sir F. Bennett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the sterling value of all travellers cheques and foreign currency issued to United Kingdom residents for foreign travel for holiday purposes, on medical grounds, for business reasons and in other specified categories, respectively, during the 12 months or the nearest convenient annual period before the introduction of the current £50 restriction; and what were the equivalent figures for the last 12 months or in a similar convenient period on the same seasonal basis.

Mr. Taverne

The following are estimates, based on the International Passenger Survey, of overseas travel expenditure by United Kiigdom residents:

(£ million)
Holiday Business Other Total
1965 219 40 31 290
1968 184 50 37 271

Travel on medical grounds is included under the heading "Other".