§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what were the earnings for England from tourism in 1987, 1988, 1977 and 1978.
§ Mr. NichollsThe available information relates to expenditure by international and domestic visitors slaying at least one night in England. Figures for expenditure by United Kingdom residents on day-trips within England are not available.
Expenditure by tourists in England at current prices £ millions British residents1 Overseas residents2 Total 1977 2,000 2,120 4.120 1978 2,400 2,250 4 650 1987 35,550 5,645 311.195 1988 36,275 5,495 311.770 1 British Tourist Authority 2 International Passenger Survey 3 From 1984, an improved method of estimation was introduced, therefore, figures after 1984 are not strictly comparable with earlier years.