"Wish You Were Here Gordon"

Torbay MP Adrian Sanders is in Downing Street today asking the Government to do more to promote domestic tourism to seaside resorts like Torbay.

Adrian will be campaigning with other Lib Dem MPs to highlight the tourist industry during tourism week.

Adrian said: "While we always need to diversify the economy in Torbay, tourism will still play a central role. With local campaigns to attract tourists now in full swing, we now really need extra support from central Government."

"With the banking industry being supported to the hilt, it is time industries that have a focus outside of Britain's big cities also have some help. Visit Britain's funding has consistently been cut. The devolved administrations in Wales and Scotland have moved to support their marketing activities abroad but the same has not happened in England."

"With the falling value of the pound and people looking for cheaper holidays, tourism can be a way out of recession for seaside resorts as British and foreign tourists seek better deals. The Government must not miss this opportunity to bolster one of the UK's biggest industries and help coastal communities that are being hit hard by recession."