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Debate between Selaine Saxby and James Davies
Wednesday 24th May 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Selaine Saxby Portrait Selaine Saxby (North Devon) (Con)
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5. Whether his Department is taking steps to support potential ferry services between England and Wales.

James Davies Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Dr James Davies)
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The tourism industry in south Wales and south-west England is incredibly important. I understand that councils on both sides of the Bristol channel are in discussions on how to progress this issue. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss it in more detail.

Selaine Saxby Portrait Selaine Saxby
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I thank my hon. Friend for his answer. Ahead of that meeting, might my hon. Friend be able to secure an analysis of a passenger ferry service and the benefits to businesses between Ilfracombe and south Wales?