Tourism and hospitality are key sectors

In today's DCMS Debate, Damian spoke about how tourism and hospitality are key to the UK and to East Hampshire with cultural assets from Jane Austen’s House to the Watercress Line, and as gateway to the South Downs.  He also recognised how important Government support is for the sector now, and also how important it is to lay foundations for this key sector to build back better.

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