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Written question asked by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 2010. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Holiday Accommodation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment he has made of the compliance with European Commission state aid rules of his Department's policy on the participation in marketing initiatives promoted by (a) Visit England and (b) Visit Britain by operators of holiday homes who do not participate in the National Quality Assurance scheme; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

My Department has been involved in discussions with the European Commission in relation to the specific matters raised by the hon. Member. These discussions have not been concluded and it would be inappropriate to comment on them at this time.The Department's objective is to ensure that the activities of VisitBritain and VisitEngland are compatible with the rules relating to state aid.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c565-6W; 316863
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Marketing Tourism
Link
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