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AIR SERVICES BETWEEN NEWCASTLE AND DUBAI

Early day motion 743, tabled 25 January 2007 by Lord Beamish (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the announcement of a daily non-stop flight between Newcastle and Dubai commencing in September 2007; understands the significance of this new service in creating jobs and investment opportunities in the North East; recognises that this means the people of the North East will have direct access to one of the most popular tourist destinations and emerging markets in the Middle East; and congratulates the staff of Emirates Airline and Newcastle International Airport who have made this new service a reality.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.