HC Deb 09 June 1980 vol 986 c34W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish for the latest 12 month period available the total financial costs, including administration, of the Wales Tourist Board.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The grant in aid to the Wales Tourist Board during 1979–80 to cover the costs of administration, publicity, development and research and contributions to regions, and after taking account of receipts from sales, was £1,961,345. This does not include £1,716,000 paid by the board in grants and so on under the section 4 scheme of assistance.