Debates between Roger Gale and Blake Stephenson during the 2024 Parliament

Tourism: Bedfordshire

Debate between Roger Gale and Blake Stephenson
Tuesday 19th November 2024

(1 month ago)

Westminster Hall
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Blake Stephenson Portrait Blake Stephenson
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I could not resist it.

Bedfordshire is a beautiful, historic place to live and spend time in. We are fortunate to have some absolutely fantastic local hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses. As its Member of Parliament, I am determined to put Mid Bedfordshire on the map as a place for people to visit.

If the Government are serious about their growth agenda, Bedfordshire represents a real opportunity. Unlocking Universal, delivering the waterway park and ensuring that we have the right promotion in place to take advantage of the opportunities presented by East West Rail and Luton airport would turbocharge our economy.

I hope the Minister will work with us to deliver this agenda. I would welcome him to Mid Bedfordshire to show him the opportunities and some of our beautiful attractions first hand.

Roger Gale Portrait Sir Roger Gale (in the Chair)
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I am pleased to be able to offer my Jurassic chairmanship. I call Sir Chris Bryant.