HC Deb 21 October 1991 vol 196 c366W
21. Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the value of grants under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 in the current year; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

The Wales Tourism Board estimates that in 1991–92 grants amounting to around £3.6 million will be paid under section 4. This is expected to generate capital investment of £22 million and create 435 full-time equivalent jobs in the Welsh tourism industry.

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