Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Ruane Excerpts
Wednesday 29th February 2012

(12 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Cheryl Gillan Portrait Mrs Gillan
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I will certainly ensure that my hon. Friend’s request is on the agenda at my next meeting with the First Minister. I also hope that many people visiting this country, particularly for the Olympic games, will take the opportunity to visit the many attractions on both sides of the border, but especially in Wales.

Chris Ruane Portrait Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab)
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What more could be done to capture the Irish tourist market in Wales, especially north Wales?

Cheryl Gillan Portrait Mrs Gillan
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, that is the responsibility of the Labour Welsh Government, but I will certainly ensure that that matter is brought to the attention of Irish Ministers in my conversations with them.