§ 29. Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many overseas visitors came to Scotland in(a) 1989, (b) 1990 and (c) 1991; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information is as follows:
Number of Overseas Visitors Year (Millions) 1989 1.44 1990 1.60 1991 1.60 Source: International pasenger survey 1989–90. Scottish tourist board 1991.
175WNote: 1991 figure is an estimate provided by the Scottish tourist board and based on results for period January to September.
Scotland had its highest ever number of overseas visitors in 1990, as measured by the international passenger survey which commenced in 1961. While provisional figures for 1991 suggest that there has been no overall change, a significant reduction in visitors from long-haul markets, including north America, has been noted. This drop is likely to have been counterbalanced by an increase in visitors from Europe. Indications for 1992 suggest that the previous growth in overseas visitor numbers may be resumed.