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Proceeding contribution from Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 February 2008. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Welsh Affairs.

Welsh Affairs

I am grateful to the Secretary of State. I learned to swim in the Empire pool in Cardiff. More importantly, I worked for 10 years in the world of sport and I know how important it can be in crystallising the hopes and aspirations of youngsters. One of the things that I am concerned about is the way we market Wales, particularly as we are getting the Ryder cup in Wales and the Ashes match at the Sophia Gardens ground. We have a fabulous stadium and we have a world-beating rugby team. How will we market Wales as a wonderful venue for sport? Having listened to some of the presentations, I feel that we are not tying up all those events and marketing Wales worldwide in the way that we should do. Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to look at that with me and see how we can promote Wales throughout the world as a great sporting venue?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c1259 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Climate change Devolution Housing Education Environment protection Public expenditure Parliamentary scrutiny Universities Schools Training Wales Sports Unemployment Students Olympic Games 2012
Link
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