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Questions in the House regarding police powers and unauthorised encampments

Dr Julian Lewis MP asked, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 March 2021 on Strengthening Police Powers to Tackle Unauthorised Encampments, HCWS826, what criteria the courts will be…


Government review of DMOs

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has opened a consultation on the Independent Review of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs). 

Consultation description 

The government has commissioned an independent review…


VisitBritain invites businesses to be part of its Escape The Everyday campaign

VisitBritain is inviting tourism businesses to be part of their Escape The Everyday at Home consumer marketing campaign, which is running in response to the current lockdown in England.

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Northern Ireland – financial support for caravan parks and other businesses

Conor Murphy, the Minister of Finance in the Northern Ireland Assembly, has made a statement update the House on further schemes that his Department will deliver to provide financial support…


Wales eases lockdown with pre-Easter parks opening

The Welsh Government has announced a relaxation of lockdown, with stay-local guidance replacing “stay home”.

Non-essential shops remain closed until 12 April, although garden centres can reopen from 22 March.


NI starts rapid workplace testing

Rapid coronavirus testing kits are being rolled out to employers in four key sectors in Northern Ireland (NI).

They will be made available to those working in agri-food, manufacturing, essential…


Scotland and reopening of tourism – hint that caravan parks may lead the way

“Last year we started by reopening caravan sites … such an approach might comment itself again this year.”

Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy, recently responded to questions in…


Government funding for electric vehicle technology

  • £20m fund
  • Ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars

Secretary of State Grant Shapps has announced a fund to help make innovation ideas towards zero-emission vehicles a reality.


Questions in the House regarding extending the reduced VAT rate and accessing caravans

The following question was answered on Tuesday 9 March 2021

Q: Mr Alistair Carmichael (MP for Orkney and Shetland): If his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits…


Grants for tourism and leisure businesses in Wales

The ERF Sector Specific Grant application window for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism phase 2 is now open and will close at 8pm on Friday 12 March 2021, or until funds…