§ 71. Mr. Gerald BowdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to encourage English cities to promote short-stay and tourist breaks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeAs part of the Government's action for cities campaign, my Department is supporting the English Tourist Board's inner city initiative, whose aim is to encourage the development of inner-city tourism potential. The board has also supported the great English city breaks promotion, which has so far led to the sale of 75,700 bed-nights in the 14 cities involved.