§ 29. Mr. GregoryTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of overseas visitors to Scotland this year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartIt is not possible at this early stage of the season to provide an accurate estimate. The Scottish tourist board expects a downturn in visitor numbers from north America but expects this to be offset by a continued increase in visitors from the EC and Japan.