Part of Backbench Business – in Westminster Hall at 3:40 pm on 20 March 2025.
Anna Gelderd
Labour, South East Cornwall
3:40,
20 March 2025
It was terrible, but it had to be done.
I ask the Minister to outline what support the Government will provide to areas such as South East Cornwall, where tourism is a key part of our economy, to ensure that tourism is sustained and managed, and that it grows sustainably. It is vital that my local community is equipped to thrive in the long term, and that our coastal towns remain vibrant and resilient not just during the peak season but year-round.
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