Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Stevenson and John Bercow

Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

The hon. Gentleman was a bit tardy in standing, but we will hear the fellow anyway.

[John Stevenson]

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Scotland has some wonderful tourist attractions, many of which are in the border region and Cumbria. Does the Secretary of State agree that there are real opportunities to promote tourism in the border areas, but that that will involve close co-operation between councils on both sides of the border, and is not just about finance?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Stevenson and John Bercow

Wednesday 21st October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. The Minister’s words should be heard, as these are important matters.

[John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)]

Carlisle has reasonably priced housing, relatively low commercial rents and spare capacity in both. Will the Minister consider relocating part of central Government to my constituency?