Daylight Saving Bill

Debate between Rebecca Harris and Paul Maynard

Friday 3rd December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Rebecca Harris]

That is a very good point, and I certainly argue that the tourism benefit holds true right across the country.

[Paul Maynard (Blackpool North and Cleveleys) (Con)]

Does my hon. Friend agree there would be particularly disproportionate benefits to seaside towns, which have struggled to regenerate down the years? Many workers in inland towns come to the seaside for their holidays during their two precious summer weeks off, particularly those from heavy industry. There would be a particular benefit for seaside towns and the workers who holiday in them.

[Rebecca Harris]

I can certainly see the enormous benefits that the change would bring to towns such as Blackpool and to all other parts of our domestic tourism economy.