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Tourism: Major Energy Infrastructure Projects

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Jenny Riddell-Carpenter asked the Minister about discussions on providing additional funding for tourism in areas affected by major energy infrastructure projects.
  • The Minister responded that ongoing dialogue exists with other Departments to support the visitor economy in affected communities.
  • The Department collaborates with DESNZ and MHCLG to ensure tourism needs are considered during the planning and delivery of large-scale projects.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Lab Suffolk Coastal
Energy Business & Trade
Context

Suffolk Coastal is home to numerous nationally significant infrastructure projects, which have raised concerns about the lack of coordination between tourism and energy development.

Question

What discussions has she had with Cabinet colleagues on providing additional funding for tourism in areas affected by major energy infrastructure projects? Suffolk Coastal hosts many such projects and I hear daily from businesses and constituents about their impact. Is she discussing this issue with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)

We are committed to supporting the visitor economy in rural and coastal communities through ongoing dialogue with other Departments. The Department works closely with DESNZ and MHCLG to ensure that the needs of tourism are considered during planning and delivery of large-scale projects. Cumulative impacts of multiple NSIPs are also reviewed as they progress individually through the regime.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Does not specify if conversations with DESNZ have already taken place or will be initiated.

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