That this House has considered County Durham’s bid to become the UK’s City of Culture 2025.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. It is a delight to see colleagues from across the political parties, and from Durham and further afield, in …..." Paul Howell - View Speech
"I could not agree more. We must recognise at every level how important city of culture status is and the value it can bring to Durham.
Alongside the cathedral is Durham castle. We have lots of castles, including Brancepeth, Lumley, Lambton, Walworth, Witton, and, of course, Barnard Castle.
"I thank my hon. Friends the Members for Devizes (Danny Kruger), and for East Surrey (Claire Coutinho), the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) and the right hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) for the comments they have made already. I cannot state how much I …..." Paul Howell - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow East (David Linden) on securing the debate.
Fairs and showgrounds have been part of British life for centuries, and year after year showmen bring their families to run fairs in …..." Paul Howell - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for securing this debate. The hon. Member for Angus (Dave Doogan) will be pleased to know that I am going to speak on the same theme. What is tourism? The word “tour” comes from the Old French, meaning …..." Paul Howell - View Speech