HC Deb 18 July 1977 vol 935 c316W
30. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will take action to encourage the dispersal of foreign tourists to the English, Scottish and Welsh Regions by means of a concerted policy including publicity, assistance in the provision of travel and accommodation and leisure facilities.

Mr. Meacher

This has been Government policy since 1974. We provide selective assistance, through the English, Scottish and Welsh Tourist Boards, to all types of tourism projects in the development areas. I described what is being done to publicise the regions to foreign tourists in my answer of 17th May to the right hon. Member for Bournemouth, West (Sir J. Eden).—[Vol. 932, c. 96–7.]

Back to