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Business of the House

Nigel Huddleston Excerpts
Thursday 10th March 2016

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I am afraid that the hon. Lady is running into a long queue at the end of the Session for private Member’s Bills, but the Government’s commitment stands.

Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)
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This week is English Tourism week, so will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the important contribution made by tourism to the UK economy? A record 35.8 million visitors came to the UK last year, but we need to get people outside London and visiting other areas of the country such as Worcestershire, where perhaps they could visit the Fleece Inn, which this week was named pub of the year.

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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We absolutely want more tourism in Worcestershire, and although hon. Members will spend much of the recess hard at work in their constituencies, I hope there will be a moment for them to pay a visit to Worcestershire and take advantage of the fine hospitality that they will find. I am sure my hon. Friend would be delighted for the whole House to visit.