§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment why grant aid for tourism development under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 was withdrawn for England; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThe decision to withdraw funding from the section 4 scheme in England was made because of serious doubts about the scheme's continuing value and effectiveness; and in the light of record levels of capital investment in the tourism industry.