Lord Steel of Aikwood
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(6 years, 10 months ago)
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Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
My Lords, I can understand my noble friend’s hyperbole, but I think “infinitely” more expensive might be slightly overdoing it. Nevertheless, she is absolutely right that this, like all growth deals, must benefit all parts of the area. This is a very rural area; there are issues on farming which are being pursued, as well as on sustainability, tourism and energy, which will benefit the whole region. That, I think, will be the essence of its success.
Lord Steel of Aikwood (LD)
Will the Minister welcome the fact that Carlisle airport has announced that it is going to resume scheduled services? That will help the whole region.
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord. Yes, I certainly give an unqualified welcome to that. The noble Lord is absolutely right; it is very good news, which we have just heard publicly this week.