§ 27. Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of Britain's visitors came from Europe in 1987; what information he has as to how this figure compares with other European countries; and what is being done to ensure a good spread of markets.
§ Mr. LeeFigures are not yet available for the number of visitors to Britain from Europe for the whole of 1987. During the first 10 months of 1987, however, 59 per cent. of visitors to the UK were European residents. Comparative data for other European countries are not yet available.
The British tourist authority recognises the importance of encouraging visitors from a wide spectrum of markets. Through its overseas offices, and joint marketing initiatives with the trade. It seeks to promote tourism to Britain from all destinations.
§ 28. Sir Brandon Rhys-WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average spending per day by United States visitors to Britain in 1987.
§ Mr. LeeAn estimate of the average spending per day by United States visitors to Britain is not yet available for the whole of 1987. However, during the first two quarters of 1987. January to June, the average amount spent per day by United States visitors to the UK was £56.
§ 101. Sir Marcus FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has on the number of people under 25 years who visited Britain in 1987.
§ Mr. LeeInformation on the number of people under 25 years who visited Britain is only produced on an annual basis and is not yet available for 1987. However, in 1986 the number of visits to the United Kingdom by people under 25 was 3.7 million.