Extract from Commons debate on Tourism: Covid-19 - Sep 10
Friday, 11 September 2020 08:37
Nickie Aiken (Cities of London and Westminster) (Con):...I am
delighted with how the Government have supported those industries
and sectors during covid. The outstanding Eat Out to Help Out
scheme saw 890,000 meals eaten just in Westminster and the City of
London. I am delighted that Grosvenor, a huge property estate owner
in Mayfair and Belgravia, is now extending that scheme, and
supporting small and independent restaurants and cafes in that area
throughout this month. We all have a role to...Request free trial
(Cities of London and Westminster) (Con):...I am
delighted with how the Government have supported those industries
and sectors during covid. The outstanding Eat Out to Help Out
scheme saw 890,000 meals eaten just in Westminster and the City of
London. I am delighted that Grosvenor, a huge property estate owner
in Mayfair and Belgravia, is now extending that scheme, and
supporting small and independent restaurants and cafes in that area
throughout this month. We all have a role to play.
Westminster Council has just launched its new
campaign, Sightsee crowd free, and I urge all Members to get out
and enjoy the fantastic sites—there are 62 iconic sites in
Westminster alone, let alone in the City of London. Members should
enjoy those sites, support the local economy, bring their families,
and have a great time. It is so important to support tourism in
London and get Londoners out, as well as to support the amazing
attractions...
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