§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture. Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in relation to providing further assistance to UK tourism following the foot and mouth outbreak. [2150]
§ Dr. HowellsI am in close and regular contact with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on issues relating to the impact of foot and mouth disease on tourism, including the provision of assistance to affected businesses. For example, I attended the meeting of the Rural Task Force on 26 June where these issues were discussed.