HC Deb 29 July 1983 vol 46 c749W
Mr. Gale

asked the Secretary of Trade and Industry (1) what percentage of grants under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 has been made in respect of hotels with more than 10 bedrooms;

(2) what percentage of grants under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 has been made in respect of chain hotels;

(3) what percentage of grants under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 has been made in respect of hotels in metropolitan areas.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The information is not readily available in the form required. I will write to the hon. Member as fully as possible and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

Mr. Gale

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to widen the scope for applications for grants under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Although preference is given to certain types of project, the section 4 scheme is already open to good qualifying tourism projects of all kinds.

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