§ Mr. SternTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment approximately how many people are currently employed in jobs related to tourism within the United Kingdom; and what was the figure five years ago.
§ Mr. NichollsThere were an estimated 1,330,000 employees employed in tourism-related industries in Great Britain in December 1989, the last available date, compared with 1,146,000 in the corresponding month of 1984. Employment in these industries is seasonal and in September 1989 there were 1,390,000 employees compared with 1,205,000 in September 1984.