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International Tourism

Wednesday 5 July 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Luke Evans inquired about discussions with the Welsh Government to promote UK-wide tourism, highlighting the industry's economic impact.
  • Luke Evans questioned the Minister about conversations with the Welsh Government regarding the negative impacts of the tourism tax and road regulations.
  • Samantha Dixon raised concerns over Avanti's cancellations of services during the peak tourism period and asked when such erratic behaviour would cease.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Luke Evans Con Hinckley and Bosworth
Wales Business & Trade
Context

The MP discusses the importance of UK as an international tourist destination, mentioning specific statistics on its economic impact.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Details on conversations with Welsh Labour Government for a UK-wide approach

How: Changing Subject To Criticism Of The Welsh Labour Government'S Policies

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Q2 Luke Evans Con Hinckley and Bosworth
Wales Business & Trade
Context

The MP discusses the importance of UK as a tourist destination, citing specific economic impacts and previous visit to Conwy Castle.

Question

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?

Answer from David Davies

Critiques the negative impact of the tourism tax in Wales, advising operators to discuss concerns with their government Minister.

Not addressed: Details on conversations for UK-wide approach to tourism

How: Criticizing Welsh Labour Government Policies Without Addressing Question

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Q3 Samantha Dixon Lab Chester North and Neston
Transport
Context

Avanti has decided to cancel further train services into Chester during the peak tourism season, causing concern.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timeline or commitment to stop service cancellations

How: Referencing Ongoing Discussions Without Concrete Commitments

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