§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many projects have been identified in Wales as 369W suitable for European Community financing under the provisions of article 6 of the European Tourism Year 1990 decision document, adopted by the European Community Council on 21 December 1988.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerNone so far. A project submitted by the Wales tourist board was considered by the national examining committee on 4 May. I understand that the committee sought further information on the project and that it is intended that an expanded submission will be considered at the committee's June meeting.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether his Department is making available specific grants for tourism operators in Wales to achieve the objectives of the European Tourism Year 1990 in line with the European Community Council decision of 21 December 1988.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerNo. However, the European Commission has decided to allocate approximately £3.3 million to the year. From this source, funds will be available for co-financing of projects by public and private bodies, for prizes and competitions and for information and publicity campaigns. Bids should be submitted to the United Kingdom's national examining committee via the British tourism authority.