§ 1991. Mr. ButterfillTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many people were employed in tourism in(a) 1981 and (b)
§ Mr. ForthThere were an estimated 1.2 million employees in employment in tourism-related industries in June 1981, and 1.4 million in June 1991. In addition, there were around 163,000 self employed in tourism-related industries in 1981 and around 190,000 in 1991.
§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to visit Southport to discuss the tourist industry.
§ Mr. ForthMy right hon. and learned Friend has no such plans. However, my noble Friend Viscount Ullswater, who has ministerial responsibility for tourism matters, hopes to be visiting Southport next March.