Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Tom Pursglove Excerpts
Wednesday 25th November 2015

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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During the original Stormont House agreement, the Government committed themselves to supporting an enterprise zone and indeed a city deal, should one come forward. It is for the Northern Ireland Executive to bring forward that city deal. My right hon. Friend and I are here to support that and make sure it happens.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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What benefits does the Minister think the hosting of the 2019 open championship at Royal Portrush will have on the Northern Ireland economy?

Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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It will showcase the fantastic golf courses outside Belfast and around the rest of Northern Ireland. It is important to get tourists not just into Belfast but further afield. Golf is one of Northern Ireland’s great offerings.