§ Mr. Galeasked 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 LamontThe 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. Galeasked 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 LamontAlthough preference is given to certain types of project, the section 4 scheme is already open to good qualifying tourism projects of all kinds.