HC Deb 01 March 2002 vol 380 cc1631-3W
Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when she will announce her decision on whether to list Bishopsgate Goods Yard. [37869]

Dr. Howells

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce in due course her decision of whether Bishopsgate Goods Yard meets the criteria for inclusion on the list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest.

Pete Wishart

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the total revenue was from tourists in 2000 broken down by(a) region and (b) country. [38836]

Dr. Howells

[holding answer 28 February 2002]: Tourism revenue comprises expenditure by:

1. Overseas residents during visits to the United Kingdom.

2. UK residents on domestic trips with overnight stays.

3. UK residents in days trips outside of each individuals' usual environment, and

4. Expenditure by overseas visitors which relates to their trip, but which is made abroad and is transferred to UK companies, i.e. fares to UK air carriers.

(a) Revenue from tourist expenditure for 2000 is shown for regions and countries of the UK in the table. Regional data are not available for categories 3 and 4.

Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent communication she has had with English Heritage concerning the possible listing of Bishopsgate Goods Yard. [37870]

Dr. Howells

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State asked English Heritage to provide advice on whether Bishopsgate Goods Yard meets the criteria for inclusion on the list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. She has received their advice and will announce her decision in due course.

Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent instructions she has given to English Heritage about the listing of Bishopsgate Goods Yard. [37871]

Dr. Howells

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has given no instructions to English Heritage. She has received advice from English Heritage on whether Bishopsgate Goods Yard meet the criteria for inclusion on the list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest.

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