Welsh Affairs

Part of Bill Presented — Private Pensions (Charges, Disclosure and Accountability) Bill – in the House of Commons at 5:26 pm on 1 March 2012.

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Photo of Guto Bebb Guto Bebb Conservative, Aberconwy 5:26, 1 March 2012

It is always a pleasure to follow Mr Williams, who is almost always a thoughtful contributor to debates in the House. I congratulate the right hon. Members for Torfaen (Paul Murphy) and for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Mr Llwyd) on their work to secure this debate.

I was slightly disappointed with the comments of Mrs Moon in relation to the event at Downing street last night. It was a great success, not only for the people who attended but for Wales. I would like to dispel the image she created that the MPs who attended were there to enjoy themselves. Of course we enjoyed ourselves, but we also worked.

For example, there is huge concern in my constituency about the impact on tourism of the north Wales railway line not having been upgraded. I discussed that in detail with members of the Llandudno hoteliers association last night. We want signalling on the north Wales line that will allow much faster and more frequent services. It has been said by many who are pitching for the new franchise that if the signalling could be improved, we could end up with a three-hour service from Llandudno Junction to London, which would give a great boost to the tourism sector in my constituency.