Whether it is aware of the Association of Dumfries and Galloway Accommodation Providers.

I am aware of the website runby the Association of Dumfries and Galloway Accommodation Providers (ADGAP) whichprovides a marketing service for accommodation providers and visitor attractionsin the area. While the organisation does not levy a direct charge for advertisingon its site, it does charge a membership fee that allows a ‘free listing’, so isa commercial organisation. In the Stage 1 Debate for the Tourist Boards (Scotland) Billon 29 June, I described ADGAP’s website as a “booking service”. While the ADGAPwebsite provides a marketing and listing service for local businesses, it does notin fact provide a booking facility, so ought not to have been described as a bookingservice. I am happy to take this opportunity of making that clear.