HC Deb 08 February 1989 vol 146 c719W
Mr. Butterfill

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many American tourists visited the United Kingdom in the last 12 months; what contribution to the balance of payments was made by them; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

Estimates show that the number of visits to the United Kingdom by North American residents in the 11 months to November 1988 was 3.2 million. Estimates of expenditure for that period are not yet available as they are produced on a quarterly basis.