REOPENING OF THE A591 (No. 2)

That this House notes and welcomes the reopening of the crucial A591 route connecting the north and south of the Lake District; thanks all those who have been involved in the work undertaken to repair the road; further thanks the businesses that have continued to trade despite the adversity faced; regrets that the road was not reopened sooner to relieve this pressure; and declares that with the completion of this work, and the reinstatement of the road, the Lake District is back open for business.