Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 97944

Tourism

Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

Bambos Charalambous

LabourSouthgate and Wood Green

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help (a) recognise and (b) support the outbound travel industry.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
DCMS recognises the contribution of the outbound travel sector to the UK economy, which in 2024, saw pre-trip outbound spending reach £40 billion. The Government is dedicated to ensuring smooth and efficient border crossings for UK citizens traveling to a...

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