Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 9 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2001. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 2001 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, If he will make a statement on the work of the British Tourist Authority in promoting Wales abroad.

Answer: Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the work of the British Tourist Authority in promoting Wales abroad. [158148] Janet Anderson: The British Tourist Authority (BTA) works with the Wales Tourist Board (WTB) as equal, strategic partners in promoting Wales abroad. The BTA has an Overseas Marketing Agreement with the WTB, which sets out their respective roles, responsibilities and working relationships in the overseas promotion of Britain and Wales. In addition, the Chairman of the WTB is a member of the BTA Board, representing Welsh interests and advising on strategic and policy matters whenever key decisions are taken.

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