I completely accept the argument about isolation in a rural area, be it Dorset or Cumbria—a large part of the Isle of Wight qualifies as a rural area, too—but there is a specific additional cost that comes from ferry use, in terms of time, funds and the greater difficulty in sharing services. Does the Minister accept that point?
Isle of Wight Local Government Finance
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Seely
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 23 November 2023.
It occurred during Adjournment debate on Isle of Wight Local Government Finance.
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