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Tourism Sector and Visitor Economy 2022-12-01

2022-12-01

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Partial Answer
Rupa Huq Lab
Ealing Central and Acton
▸ Context
The UK has faced challenges in the tourism sector due to post-covid recovery issues.
What steps is she taking to support the tourism sector and visitor economy. With the English National Opera and Donmar Warehouse facing cuts, how will the Government reconsider the impact of Arts Council cuts on London's tourism?
Stuart Andrew
The UK has removed barriers for visitors and set out a post-covid recovery plan. An inter-ministerial group meets to discuss cross-departmental policy priorities supporting this sector. The Arts Council is an arm's length body making decisions carefully, working with organisations leaving funding. Funding should be shared around the country without apology.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific reconsideration of Arts Council cuts on London's tourism was not addressed
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Q2 Partial Answer
Rupa Huq Lab
Ealing Central and Acton
▸ Context
Local attractions like the Ealing Project venue and ActOne cinema face tough environmental conditions due to post-covid recovery issues.
Could the Government reconsider the impact of Arts Council cuts on London so that we can get tourism flowing through our capital again, from centre to suburb?
Stuart Andrew
The Arts Council is an arm's length body making decisions carefully. Funding should be shared around the country without apology; encouraging people not just to visit London but also to explore other parts of the UK.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific reconsideration of Arts Council cuts on London's tourism was not addressed
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Q3 Partial Answer
Pauline Latham
▸ Context
The Derwent valley mills world heritage site and other historic sites in Derbyshire face disrepair issues.
I invite him to come to the Derwent valley mills world heritage site. We need funding for tourism recovery in Belper. How can he help with some funding?
Stuart Andrew
Happily accept invitation to visit Derbyshire, highlighting the opportunities for tourism from around the globe, including London and other counties such as Yorkshire.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific funding support for Belper's tourism recovery was not addressed
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