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Debate between Adrian Sanders and Hugh Robertson
Thursday 14th February 2013
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Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay) (LD)
T8. What discussions has the Minister’s Department had with the Department for Transport about rail links to seaside resorts in order to fulfil the coalition’s pledge in its tourism strategy?
Hugh Robertson
Access to resorts, particularly seaside resorts, is one of the key issues that will drive domestic tourism. The numbers are increasing considerably, but one of the great challenges facing domestic tourism is getting more tourists out of London and into coastal resorts. That is one of the issues we are seeking to address.