§ Mr. ButterfillTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps his Department is taking to promote European Tourism Year in 1990(a) nationally and (b) on the south coast.
§ Mr. LeeIn conjunction with the British Tourist Authority, my Department is actively promoting the objectives of the Year. The British Tourist Authority is organising a conference to launch the idea to industry representatives and to encourage their participation in the Year. This will be held on 25 May. It is intended that the Year will highlight the importance of the tourism industry throughout the country including the south coast.