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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on a) local and b) national infrastructure improvements in the context of the Universal United Kingdom Resort.

DCMS has been working closely with the Department for Transport on delivering the infrastructure that will bring visitors to the park as well as provide benefits for both local communities and those travelling through Bedford. This includes upgrades on the A421 and a new station at Wixams, both of which will facilitate visits to the resort and improve access in the local area for residents.

The investment from Comcast NBCUniversal is this Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy in action, and DCMS is working closely with the Department for Business and Trade to make Universal United Kingdom Resort a success.

I was delighted to visit the site on 3 June alongside the Chancellor, where I met the first of the new employees who will be based in Bedford, and have an essential role in delivering this transformational project.