Sites of Historical Interest

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 28 November 2017.

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Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour 2:04, 28 November 2017

First Minister, I've spoken many times in the Chamber about the need to capitalise on the industrial heritage of Merthyr Tydfil as part of an economic strategy for the whole area, and I'm sure that you'll join me in thanking the organisers and the many experts who recently gave their time at the industrial heritage charrette that was held in Cyfarthfa Castle, which looked at new and innovative ways to develop some of the incredible heritage sites and develop a unique attraction. Would you agree that, in looking to protect historic sites, we must find ways to protect the future of sites like the blast furnaces at Cyfarthfa before we lose them forever, and, at the same time, lose the potential opportunities that they bring to strengthen the local economy?