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International Tourism 2023-07-05

2023-07-05

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Q1 Partial Answer
Luke Evans Con
Hinckley and Bosworth
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The MP discusses the importance of UK as an international tourist destination, mentioning specific statistics on its economic impact.
What discussions has he had with the Welsh Government to promote the UK as an international tourist destination? Tourism accounts for about £127 billion of UK industry and almost 4 million jobs. What conversations is he having with the Welsh Labour Government to ensure a UK-wide approach?
David Davies
Discusses negative impacts of the tourism tax and road regulations in Wales. Encourages tourism operators to speak to their government Minister about this issue.
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Details on conversations with Welsh Labour Government for a UK-wide approach
Changing Subject To Criticism Of The Welsh Labour Government'S Policies
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Q2 Partial Answer
Luke Evans Con
Hinckley and Bosworth
▸ Context
The MP discusses the importance of UK as a tourist destination, citing specific economic impacts and previous visit to Conwy Castle.
Tourism accounts for about £127 billion of UK industry and almost 4 million jobs. What conversations is he having with the Welsh Labour Government to ensure that there is a UK-wide approach to both domestic and international tourism?
David Davies
Critiques the negative impact of the tourism tax in Wales, advising operators to discuss concerns with their government Minister.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Details on conversations for UK-wide approach to tourism
Criticizing Welsh Labour Government Policies Without Addressing Question
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Q3 Partial Answer
Samantha Dixon Lab
Chester North and Neston
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Avanti has decided to cancel further train services into Chester during the peak tourism season, causing concern.
Is he aware that Avanti has cancelled further services into Chester and north Wales for the peak tourism period? When will this erratic behaviour of cancelling and reinstating services stop?
David Davies
Acknowledges widespread concerns about Avanti's performance, confirms discussions with Department for Transport. Suggests union working rules may be hampering train supply frequency.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific timeline or commitment to stop service cancellations
Referencing Ongoing Discussions Without Concrete Commitments
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