HL Deb 29 March 1995 vol 562 cc92-3WA
The Earl of Bradford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is to be the total annual grant to the British Tourist Authority and the Statutory National Tourist Boards for 1995/96.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of National Heritage (Viscount Astor):

The grant in aid payable to the Statutory Tourist Boards for 1995/96 is as follows:

  • British Tourist Authority1—£ 34.5 million
  • English Tourist Board—£ 10.0 million
  • Scottish Tourist Board2—£ 16.9 million
  • Wales Tourist Board2—£ 14.7 million
  • Northern Ireland Tourist Board—£ 13.7 million
  • All figures are rounded.
    • 1Includes £ 0.5 million additional funds for the promotion of London
    • 2Includes funds to be paid in grants made under Section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969.