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Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 October 2007. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Visit Scotland

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the locations are of the overseas offices of (a) Visit Scotland and (b) Visit Wales.
Answer

Neither VisitScotland nor VisitWales operate overseas offices.However, under an agreement made between DCMS and the Scottish Executive in March 2005, VisitScotland carries out overseas marketing through VisitBritain's offices in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Eire.VisitWales has two members of staff working in VisitBritain's New York office. These are the only representatives from VisitWales located overseas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
464 c1080W; 157303
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Marketing Wales Scotland Tourist boards VisitScotland Visit Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk