§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what measures he proposes to promote a UK-wide accommodation rating scheme. [141425]
§ Mr. Chris SmithResponsibility for tourism policy, including on accommodation grading, in the other countries of the United Kingdom now rests with the devolved administrations. Ministers have previously looked at the possibility of moving towards a UK-wide accommodation grading scheme but there was no straightforward solution. Both the Minister for Tourism, Film and Broadcasting and I would, however, be happy to discuss this again with our counterparts in Scotland and Wales should they so wish.