HC Deb 17 December 1997 vol 303 c180W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to promote tourism in the East Midlands. [20929]

Mr. Tom Clarke

On 26 November my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced that the Government will work with the Tourism Forum to develop a new strategy to maximise the economic and job creation potential of the industry. The strategy will benefit all regions including the East Midlands.

In addition, the Government assists the industry directly by providing grant-in-aid to support the marketing and development activities of the British Tourist Authority and the English Tourist Board.