To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what representations regarding his proposals to revise PPG21 he has received from the tourist industry. [111652]

To date the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has received 44 responses of which 20 are from the tourism industry. The consultation period closes on 23 May 2003. After that date all responses received will be fully considered before any decision is taken on the proposals put forward in the consultation paper. Responses will also be made publicly available at the close of the consultation exercise.