13 May 2009

House of Lords to debate UK tourism

The growth of the UK tourism industry will be a subject of debate in the House of Lords on Thursday.

The Labour Partyââ¬â¢s Lord Pendry will open the debate calling attention to opportunities for tourism growth and the sectorââ¬â¢s greater contribution to all parts of the economy.

Lord Carter of Barnes will speak on behalf of the Government.

Other members scheduled to take part include Earl of Sandwich (Crossbench), a writer and researcher on international development, Baroness Valentine (Crossbench), chief executive of London First and Lord Howard of Rising (Conservative); spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport.

The House will sit at 11am for questions and the debate will follow.

The debate can be watched live at www.parliamentlive.tv.

By Bev Fearis

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