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Debate between Peter Aldous and Baroness Prentis of Banbury
Thursday 23rd May 2019

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Aldous Portrait Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)
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8. What assessment he has made of the cultural importance of heritage to towns and cities throughout the UK.

Baroness Prentis of Banbury Portrait Victoria Prentis (Banbury) (Con)
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9. What assessment he has made of the cultural importance of heritage to towns and cities throughout the UK.

Michael Ellis Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Michael Ellis)
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As set out in the Government’s heritage statement, heritage is an essential part of our cultural economy, our cultural landscape and our country. Our heritage is globally renowned and world leading. The importance of heritage to towns and cities includes the creation of a better place to live in, work in, and visit.