Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick and Hugh Robertson

Thursday 13th September 2012 Commons Chamber

[Hugh Robertson]

We have used the GREAT campaign to try to drive incoming tourism into this country. The initial signs are that it has been a great success and that people are waking up once more to the delights of holidaying in this country. We are in consultation to ensure that the process rolls on, with further additions to the GREAT campaign.

[Ms Margaret Ritchie (South Down) (SDLP)]

Is the Minister aware that the Environment Minister in Northern Ireland recently commissioned an expert study that showed that heritage contributed substantially to the Northern Ireland economy? Does he agree that we must not only protect but invest in our heritage sector?

[Hugh Robertson]

The answer to that has to be yes.