HC Deb 24 June 2002 vol 387 cc642-3W
28. Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when she last met the chief executive of the Tourism Alliance to discuss tourism. [61245]

Dr. Howells

My officials have been in regular discussions with the Tourism Alliance, since its formation in October 2001, on aspects of the agenda for reform of the tourism industry.

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State last met with Digby Jones, chair of the Tourism Alliance and Director General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on 14 February 2002 formally to discuss tourism matters and in regard to the Tourism Alliance's paper on 'Tourism Spending Priorities', which was later published in April 2002.

Mr. Andrew Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her policies are to assist tourism in southern England. [61227]

Dr. Howells

Through the English Tourism Council and the Southern Tourist Board, the Government have invested in a number of programmes to promote tourism in the area. The Southern Tourist Board is receiving £554,000 of Government support this year and £10,000 from the English Tourism Council has supported a regeneration at Sandown Bay.