§ Mr. Adleyasked the Minister for Trade what progress has been made on his review of tourism; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SproatThe work of gathering material for the review has been completed. It has been extensive and 555W thorough. I have chaired personally over 80 meetings with a wide range of groups and individuals concerned with tourism. These discussions confirm the importance to this country of the tourism industry which last year had a turnover of some £8.5 billion, took in some £4 billion in foreign currency and was responsible for some 13 per cent. of invisible earnings and for around 1 million jobs. The Government have not yet reached considered conclusions on proposals for new initiatives which are emerging from the review.