HC Deb 30 July 1971 vol 822 cc194-5W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the importance of tourism to the United Kingdom balance of payments, he will take steps to establish a classification of accommodation scheme in terms of accommodation, food and price; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

My right hon. Friend expects to receive a report on this matter from the Tourist Boards before very long. He will then decide whether to proceed with an Order under Section 17 of the Development of Tourism Act, 1969.

Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if, in view of the contribution made to the United Kingdom's invisible earnings by tourism, he will undertake a complete survey of overnight accommodation and services for tourists in London; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if, in view of the contribution made to the United Kingdom's invisible earnings by tourism, he will undertake a complete survey of overnight accommodation and services in tourist areas of Great Britain; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

It is for the statutory Tourist Boards in the first instance to consider whether there is a need for more information on tourist accommodation to supplement that already available and, if so, how it might be obtained.