Motion text
That this House supports the regeneration of the Passionate People, Passionate Places brand that did so much to sell the North East to the country and raise regional pride previously; notes that VisitEngland measured an exceptional rise in North-East tourism as a result of the previous campaign; recognises the importance of tourism in the North-East as the fourth largest sector in the region; celebrates the beauty of the North-East’s two World Heritage Sites, National Park and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; and further celebrates Hadrian's Wall as a significant draw for the region, with an estimated 1 million to 1.5 million visitors annually.
Signatures (14)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Jones, Mr Kevan
Labour
Signed on
3 February 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
4 February 2020
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
4 February 2020
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
4 February 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 February 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
4 February 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Cunningham, Alex
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
Onwurah, Chi
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
Elliott, Julie
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
McKinnell, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
5 February 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.