HC Deb 15 February 1983 vol 37 c115W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate the financial value to the Welsh economy, annually, of the tourist industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The Wales Tourist Board, in its annual report for the year ending 31 March 1982, estimated that the total spending of British and overseas visitors in Wales in 1981 amounted to £475 million. Tourism will continue to have a significant contribution to make to economic development and employment.