Written Question · S1W-21890 · Session 1
What monitoring is taking place of the use by businesses and, in particular, the tourism industry of the euro and of the availability of tr…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what monitoring is taking place of the use by businesses and, in particular, the tourism industry of the euro and of the availability of trading in euro to foreign visitors.
The answer
Although the euro is not legal tender in the UK, some retailers have indicated that they are prepared to accept it as a method of payment. This reflects the commercial choices of businesses. VisitScotland are distributing material, on request, regarding the euro. In conjunction with the Treasury, Scotland Europa have implemented a detailed programme to provide advice and raise awareness of the need by all businesses
- including in the tourist industry
- to make appropriate preparations for the introduction of the currency. This includes the Trading in Euro symbol which indicates that an organisation is willing and able to deal with the euro currency. The Executive has undertaken two surveys of businesses in Scotland, assessing usage and expected usage of the euro. The first survey took place in the summer of 2000 and was repeated in 2001. The surveys did not include specific results from the tourism sector.
- including in the tourist industry
- to make appropriate preparations for the introduction of the currency. This includes the Trading in Euro symbol which indicates that an organisation is willing and able to deal with the euro currency. The Executive has undertaken two surveys of businesses in Scotland, assessing usage and expected usage of the euro. The first survey took place in the summer of 2000 and was repeated in 2001. The surveys did not include specific results from the tourism sector.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-21890 by reference.