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

To ask Her Majesty's Government what, if any, recent progress they have made on agreeing a tourism sector deal since their announcement to enter negotiations; whether such a deal is likely to come into effect; and if so, when.

The UK Government is pleased that the formal negotiations have been announced for the Tourism Sector Deal. We are clear, however, that for the proposals to go ahead the sector must provide firm commitments on their side which can be matched by Government. We will continue to work closely with the industry to further develop proposals.