HC Deb 18 October 1982 vol 29 c1W
Mr. Adley

asked the Minister for Trade (1) the level of expenditure, in each European Economic Community country, of Government funds made available for the

Country Approximate level of increase or decrease in the availability of direct national government funds of the promotion of tourism, 1976–81 (unadjusted for inflation)
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 £*
Belgium Insufficient information available 1.80
Denmark 100 140 140 150 160 180 0.80
Republic of Ireland 100 120 140 160 180 200 5.
France Insufficient information available 0.
Federal Republic of Germany Insufficient information available 0.10
Greece 100 110 140 80 100 110 1.70
Italy Insufficient information available †0.20
Luxembourg 100 100 120 120 140 150 2.80
Netherlands 100 100 100 100 200 200 0.80
United Kingdom 100 110 130 180 200 230 0.80
* Approximate level of direct national government expenditure for the promotion of tourism, per head of population (1981 except as stated).
† 1982 budget.

Notes on expenditure taken into account.

  • Belgium
    • Budget of Commissariat General au Tourisme for publicity and promotional purposes, together with development subsidies.
  • Denmark
    • Cost of running the Danish Tourist Board.
  • Republic of Ireland
    • Allocation of funds to Bord Failte (promotion and capital development).
  • France
    • Funds for overseas promotion and tourism development.
  • Federal Republic of Germany
    • Federal Government grant to national tourist board together with other Federal Government promotion.
  • Greece
    • National tourism budget.
  • Italy
    • Budget for promotion and for running offices in Italy and overseas.
  • Luxembourg
    • Promotion and development funds.
  • Netherlands
    • Mainly overseas promotional expenditure by national tourist board.
  • United Kingdom
    • Provision for the British Tourist Authority, English Tourist Board, Scottish Tourist Board, Wales Tourist Board and Northern Ireland Tourist Board.

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