HC Deb 28 February 2002 vol 380 c1488W
Pete Wishart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when she last met representatives of(a) the British Tourist Board and (b) VisitScotland. [39331]

Mrs. Liddell

I have regular contact with the British Tourist Authority and with VisitScotland to ensure that Scotland is promoted as a world class tourist destination.

Pete Wishart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what responsibilities she has for the promotion of Scottish tourism by(a) Scottish and (b) United Kingdom-wide Government bodies. [39332]

Mrs. Liddell

As Secretary of State for Scotland I continue to promote Scottish interests in the UK and overseas. In implementing my Friends of Scotland initiative, my Department works in consultation with VisitScotland and the British Tourist Authority.