HC Deb 12 June 2000 vol 351 cc499-500W
Mr. Quinn

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to promote family-friendly holidays at traditional seaside resorts. [123687]

Mr. Chris Smith

Later this year the English Tourism Council, which is sponsored by my Department, will be undertaking a new programme of research to examine the current provision for family holidays in England. The research will aim to gain a better understanding of the market and to identify opportunities for growth particularly at seaside resorts.

Mr. Don Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to his answer of 28 February 2000,Official Report, column 100W, concerning secondments, if the secondee listed was appointed for a period of 12 months or less. [124823]

Mr. Chris Smith

[holding answer 7 June 2000]The secondee listed in my response of 28 February 2000,Official Report, column 100W was appointed for a period of more than 12 months.