HC Deb 01 July 1998 vol 315 c182W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what research his Department has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the impact of levels of taxation on tourism products and services, on tourism levels. [47696]

Dawn Primarolo

I have recently received a comprehensive report from the British Tourist Authority regarding the impact of VAT on the UK tourist industry. This is currently being analysed by Customs.