Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will meet representatives of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the hon. Member for Denton and Reddish to discuss Manchester's bid to host the 2025 World Expo.

The Government recognises the power of international events to shine a spotlight on the success of cities and towns across the UK. The UK business events industry is thriving, and Government is committed to supporting its continued growth.

Nick de Bois, Chair of the UK Events Industry Board and myself will meet with the hon Member for Denton and Reddish, and representatives of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, to discuss the ways in which the Government can support Manchester’s business events industry.