HC Deb 22 July 1997 vol 298 c509W
Mrs. Anne Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment he has made of the work opportunities which the tourism industry can offer under the welfare-to-work programme. [7523]

Mr. Tom Clarke

[holding answer 21 July 1997]: Tourism is one of the UK's leading growth industries. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will shortly be calling together people from tourism, hospitality and leisure to discuss how we can achieve our welfare to work objectives and help meet the industry's staffing needs.