I shall quote part of a fax that the chief executive of the British Incoming Tour Operators Association sent my hon. He is right. In a 24-hour period, the organisation received many damaging cancellations. The Austrian Government have advised their nationals not to travel to the United Kingdom. Ninety per cent.
Tour operators report that forward bookings are non-existent.
Confusion at the heart of Government exacerbates the problem. The Prime Minister and Labour Members have told us that we must encourage tourists to visit the British countryside and that it is open for business. However, as my hon. It is not surprising that potential tourists are confused about the message. Friend is highlighting that point.