15 DECEMBER 1961, Page 15

SIR, —I sincerely pray there will never be a Minister for

Tourism in any shape or form. The idea of inviting visitors to England with the sole aim of emptying their pockets is peculiarly sickening. And it is easy to imagine the awful consequences that might follow, the highlighting of all that is moribund and absurd and supposedly cute. Surely it is enough lb it overseas visitors should be courteously received, adequately informed and fully assisted.

G. B. IL W 1GHTM AN

The Visitors' Advice Centre. 53A Lowndes Square, SW l