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Visitors And Tourists

Volume 809: debated on Wednesday 20 January 1971

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asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of visitors and tourists from overseas and from other parts of the United Kingdom, respectively, to Scotland in each of the years 1964 to 1970 at the nearest convenient date; and whether any extension to the licensing hours was made in that period.

The best estimates that can be made on available data are as follows:

YearVisitors from overseas MillionsVisitors from other parts of the United Kingdom Millions
19640·362·3
19650·402·4
19660·412·2
19670·472·2
19680·532·7
19690·543·0
1970Figures not yet available
During this period there was no change in the licensing laws governing permitted hours.