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Debate between Stephen Hammond and John Penrose
Monday 21st June 2010
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John Penrose
I agree that the tourism industry would like such a change, but some people have very grave and important concerns that we would do well to listen to as well. Notably, people who live in the north of the UK, particularly in the northern parts of Scotland, are deeply worried about the issue, and we need to ensure that we take their valid concerns into account.
Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon) (Con)
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.