Tourism Industry Devon and Cornwall 2023-11-16
2023-11-16
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Q1
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The question pertains to recent discussions on Government support for the tourism sector in Devon and Cornwall.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on Government support for the tourism industry in Devon and Cornwall?
I was pleased to visit south Devon in August and to meet members of the Great South West tourism partnership. I am also pleased that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have recently been accredited as a local visitor economy partnership and that Devon is working with VisitEngland towards potential accreditation.
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Did not provide details on recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues about Government support for tourism in Devon and Cornwall.
Changed Subject To Meeting Details And Accreditation Statuses
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Q2
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The tourism sector in the region is iconic but faces challenges with rising business rate bills. The question seeks representation details regarding freezing the business rate multiplier and extending 75% relief.
While it is for the Chancellor to set out tax changes, can he outline what representations he is making to the Chancellor to freeze the business rate multiplier and extend the 75% relief for hospitality for a further year?
I discussed a range of issues affecting tourism in Devon with the Great South West tourism partnership. We covered a lot of ground, and I know that those issues are of great importance to the tourism sector. Of course, we are in regular dialogue with the Treasury, but it is a matter for the Chancellor, as my hon. Friend says.
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Did not provide details on specific representations made to the Chancellor regarding business rate multiplier and 75% relief extension.
Changed Subject To Regular Dialogue With Treasury Without Specifics
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