Coastal Communities

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6th June 2016.

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Photo of Mark Francois Mark Francois Minister of State (Communities and Local Government) 12:00 am, 6th June 2016

I should hope that fracking would not have an impact on tourism as such, although I understand the sensitivities involved in that issue. We are doing a lot to support tourism in the hon. Lady’s constituency through the coastal communities fund. Wyre Borough Council was given a £1.55 million grant in 2014 to create new attractions along Fleetwood seafront to attract more visitors throughout the year. Lancashire County Council got just under £250,000 in 2015 to unlock the heritage potential of Lancaster’s historic St George’s quay. I believe the fund is doing well around the country, particularly in the hon. Lady’s constituency.