HL Deb 27 January 2000 vol 608 cc208-9WA
Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their estimate of the revenue for the United Kingdom tourism industry generated by sports tourism. [HL519]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

There is currently no reliable economic information available on which to estimate the revenue generated by sports tourism. However, on 11 January, the British Tourist Authority launched their Sports Tourism Action Plan for Britain together with Janet Anderson, Minister for Tourism and Kate Hoey, Minister for Sport. One of the aims will be to better estimate the economic impact made by sports tourism in Britain. It will also identify ways for Britain to take advantage of the wealth of opportunity which is offered through sport.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will publish their strategy for sports tourism. [HL520]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

My department has no plans to publish a strategy for sports tourism. However, on 11 January, the British Tourist Authority launched their Sports Tourism Action Plan for Britain together with Janet. Anderson, Minister for Tourism and Kate Hoey, Minister for Sport.