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HANSARD Transport: CheshireI will come to tolling in a moment, but it is a long-established principle that goes back to the 1930s that those roads and tunnels are tolled. Figures from the Infrastructure and…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Transport: CheshireI suggest that all hon. Members work actively with their regional Mayors and with Cheshire West and Chester Council to explore what may or may not be possible. Question put and…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Transport: CheshireIf the right hon. Gentleman can make his point in 20 seconds, I will give way to him.05 Jun 2019HANSARD Transport: CheshireWe have just five minutes left, and I wish to get on to tolling. I acknowledge that tolling to support the estuary crossing, and other crossings, is controversial, and it is clear…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Transport in HertfordshireI take on board my right hon. Friend’s point. I am sure he will agree, having said that, that considerable investment is currently being made in transport improvements in…04 Jun 2019HANSARD Transport in HertfordshireAs both my hon. Friend the Member for Hitchin and Harpenden (Bim Afolami) and my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) know, Her Majesty’s…04 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIndeed. Garden tourism contributed billions of pounds to national GDP in 2017. The proposed sector deal has been in negotiation for some time now. There has been wide consultation…23 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for supporting Coventry city of culture 2021, which is a very exciting project. I would very happy to meet him to discuss the matter further.23 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsVisitBritain works very hard to promote the UK internationally, including all our regions, and promotional images from across the country demonstrate our wonderful tourism offer.…23 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Performing ArtsDCMS is engaging extensively with the performing arts sector. My hon. Friend is right about the importance of the sector to our culture, but also to our economy. For example, more…23 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Performing ArtsWe have consulted widely with a diverse range of stakeholders from across the performing arts to ensure the potential impacts of Brexit are understood and to ensure that future…23 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Performing ArtsThere are clearly several performers in the family, Mr Speaker. In answer to the question, we are working very hard, and I am extremely confident that the UK theatre and…23 May 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceAs set out in the Government’s heritage statement, heritage is an essential part of our cultural economy, our cultural landscape and our country. Our heritage is globally renowned…23 May 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceThe Government’s comprehensive plans for high streets are a nationally co-ordinated initiative that will help high streets to adapt to change, and promote our heritage. Some £42…23 May 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceThe heritage high street fund will restore and adapt our high streets, drive consumer footfall, increase further investment, and generate greater pride in our high streets. By…23 May 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceThe hon. Gentleman is very kind to issue such a generous invitation. I commend him for his support for his constituency and for that important event. The Government announced…23 May 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceHistoric events such as the Chartist Rising, and many others in communities around the country, are a part of what makes this country’s rich cultural tapestry so endearing and so…23 May 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceWe are certainly looking very carefully at our coastal communities, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right that we want to support them. They bring in tourist visitors, but we…23 May 2019HANSARDWorks of Art: Retention in the UKMy Department, in partnership with Arts Council England, delivers and advises on various statutory schemes that are designed to keep items of particular cultural significance in…23 May 2019HANSARDWorks of Art: Retention in the UKWell, in school I played Sir Roderic Murgatroyd from Gilbert and Sullivan. I felt that I had to mention that. The Government are currently considering the results of a…23 May 2019