§ Mr. Neubertasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he is satisfied that adequate facilities exist for coping with the present levels of incoming tourists; and what action he is taking, independently and in co-ordination with local authorities and other interested parties, to effect improvements.
§ Mr. Meacher, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 11th July 1977; Vol. 935, c. 3], gave the following information:
The facilities used by incoming tourists include transport, hotels, restaurants, shops, theatres and other amenities of this country. Responsibility for these is very widely spread and, whilst not all are as adequate as one might wish, there is a general endeavour to provide good service. The Government support this as appropriate. For instance, my right hon. Friend announced on 20th May proposals to establish three new tourism growth points and in pursuance of this I myself yesterday fulfilled an engagement in the north of England to open up consultations with local authorities and other interested parties about proposals to expand tourism facilities in the High Pennines.