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House of Assembly: Vol35 - MONDAY 1ST MARCH 1971

MONDAY, 1ST MARCH, 1971

For written reply:

Conference on tourism in Malawi attended by Minister of Tourism 314. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Tourism:

  1. (1) Whether he attended a conference in Malawi in connection with tourism; if so, (a) on what dates, (b) what was the name of the conference, (c) by whom was it convened, (d) where was it held, (e) what other countries were represented and (f) what were the main items of discussion;
  2. (2) whether he was accompanied by any other persons in their official capacities; if so, (a) how many persons and
  3. (b) what were their official capacities;
  4. (3) whether any resolutions were proposed by (a) him and (b) other delegates from the Republic; if so, (i) what resolution in each case, (ii) who proposed it and (iii) with what result;
  5. (4) what is the estimated cost to the State of the attendance by South African delegates at this conference.
 The MINISTER OF TOURISM:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) During the period 3 to 8 August, 1970.
    2. (b) Conference for regional tourism co-operation.
    3. (c) The Government of Malawi.
    4. (d) Lake Malawi.
    5. (e) Lesotho, Swaziland, Portugal, Mauritius and Malawi.
    6. (f) Possible co-operation on regional basis with a view to accelerated growth and promotion of tourism in Southern Africa with specific emphasis on:
      1. (a) Marketing and promotion;
      2. (b) transport and communications;
      3. (c) customs and immigration and
      4. (d) finance and management.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) Six persons.
    2. (b) The Secretary for Tourism.
      The Head of the African Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
      The Director of the National Parks Board.
      The Manager of the South African Railways Publicity and Travel Department.
      A Representative of the South African Airways.
      A Counsellor of the Department of Foreign Affairs who acted as Secretary for the Delegation.
  3. (3) (a) and (b) No. Discussions were in general terms based on a predetermined agenda.
    (i), (ii) and (iii) fall away.
  4. (4) Approximately R1 200.