Paul Girvan
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(6 years, 9 months ago)
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Karen Bradley
I feel as if I were answering questions in my previous role at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, because this issue crossed my desk there. My officials have met the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council to discuss whether the option of holding the 2021 games in Northern Ireland could be sustained until such times as the devolved institutions are restored and in a position to consider the decisions required.
Paul Girvan (South Antrim) (DUP)
Northern Ireland is heavily dependent on tourism, including event-driven tourism. Our work is linked with that of Tourism Ireland, but unfortunately, we do not believe that we are getting a fair crack of the whip in terms of delivery for our contribution to that body.
Mr Speaker
Order. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman had in mind a particular focus on the games and just accidentally neglected to say so.