HC Deb 15 December 1987 vol 124 c439W
95. Sir Peter Blaker

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many universities, polytechnics and colleges of higher education run tourism-related courses; and what is the number of students involved.

Mr. Jackson

In 1986, a total of 35 universities, polytechnics and colleges of higher education ran tourism-related courses involving 820 students in universities in Great Britain and 5,620 higher education students in polytechnics and colleges in England.

96. Mr. Butterfill

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has on the number of graduates entering the tourism industry.

Mr. Jackson

In 1986, a total of 610 first degree graduates entered the category of hotel, catering and leisure management occupations which includes tourism.