§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether he has any plans to amend the policy planning guidelines on the countryside and the rural economy to allow for limited and tasteful tourist developments on farms in Wales.
§ Mr. David HuntI am reviewing planning policy guidance note No. 7 which describes the contribution that the planning system can make to the rural environment by balancing the requirements of development—including fostering the diversification of the rural economy—and the continuing need to protect the countryside.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received requesting the Wales Tourist Board to be allowed to market itself directly overseas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntThirteen since taking office on 4 May 1990.
The Wales Tourist Board has commissioned a study intended to identify ways and means of improving the effectiveness of the overseas marketing of Wales, within the existing legal framework. Ministers will consider its findings very carefully.