Increasing Tourism in Islwyn

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:50 pm on 30 January 2019.

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Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour 2:50, 30 January 2019

Thank you for that answer. Islwyn contains some of Wales's most stunning natural landscapes, such as the internationally famed Cwmcarn Forest Drive and also the Navigation colliery, and it was announced recently the gateway status of the drive within the Valleys initiative. But, any qualitative international visitor experiences are immeasurably enhanced by attention to detail, and, for many tourists to Wales, the quality of facilities such as basic footpaths, toilets, signage and car parking are integral to that experience. So, it was great news for Wales last week when the Welsh Government announced £2.2 million being offered to 23 projects that will improve that experience for visitors across Wales, especially in these times of austerity. So, Deputy Minister, how can the Welsh Government work with Caerphilly County Borough Council and tourism and visitor organistions across Islwyn to ensure that they are aware of the Valleys experience and can benefit from potential future funding opportunities from the tourism amenity investment support scheme—never more important for our economy at this time and for our place in the world during this looming period of potential instability for Wales?