Debates between Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Lord Tebbit during the 2019-2024 Parliament

England Coast Path

Debate between Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Lord Tebbit
Thursday 16th January 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble Portrait Lord Gardiner of Kimble
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My Lords, the figures I have for 2017-18 state that £350 million is spent in local coastal economies; that is with what we have already. It is estimated that it directly supports 5,900 full-time equivalent jobs in local coastal economies.

Lord Tebbit Portrait Lord Tebbit (Con)
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My Lords, can my noble friend confirm that this is a footpath and that, therefore, these pernicious and dreadful scooters, trolleys and other things—other than wheelchairs for disabled persons—will be kept off it?

Lord Gardiner of Kimble Portrait Lord Gardiner of Kimble
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I can confirm that it is a footpath. However, having walked some of the stretch at Great Yarmouth, I know that parts of it absolutely are designed to enable disabled people to enjoy the wonders of the coastline.