§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade what were the total foreign currency earnings from tourism for the year 1977; if he will list the figures for each
Expenditure by overseas visitors £ million Percentage increase on previous year 1971 … … … 486 12.5 1972 … … … 546 12.3 1973 … … … 681 24.7 1974 … … … 837 22.9 1975 … … … 1,123 32.6 1976 … … … 1,628 45.0 1977 (January-September)* … … … 1,679 38.0† *Latest available information. †On corresponding period of previous year. These figures relate to the travel account of the balance of payments; tourists will also spend foreign currency on other items, e.g. fares, which are included in other accounts of the balance of payments.