INSTITUTE OF TOURIST GUIDING

Early day motion 1155, tabled 18 April 2002 by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour). Signed by 61 members.

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Institute of Tourist Guiding which was launched on 18th April; congratulates the members of the Association of Professional Tourist Guides and others in the industry who have worked hard to achieve this end in order to guarantee quality and consistency within their profession; and believes that this development can only serve to enhance the enjoyment of many visitors to the UK who last year, despite the 14 per cent. drop in spending caused by foot and mouth disease and the events of 11th September, contributed some ú10.95 billion through tourism to the UK economy.

Signatures by party: Labour 43, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 4, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.