§ Mr. BowisTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has on the number of hotel rooms which have been lost to the tourist industry by their use as housing for homeless persons; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. LeeNo statistics are available on the number of hotel rooms which have ceased to accommodate tourists. The London tourist board has, however, drawn my attention to the problems experienced by tourists in finding suitable accommodation in London in the budget price range. The board has also expressed concern about the number of hotel rooms being occupied by homeless families.
§ Mr. BowisTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has on the revenue lost to the tourist industry as a result of hotel rooms being used to house homeless persons.