Tourism in the Valleys

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:44 pm on 11 May 2022.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 2:44, 11 May 2022

Thank you for that answer, Minister. For over 70 years now, Aberdare park has been home to the world-renowned national motorcycle road races. These races are incredibly important to Aberdare and to the Cynon Valley, injecting many thousands of pounds into the economy and bringing in around 5,000 visitors annually, a figure that can actually double in some years. Minister, I know that you and your Government are as keen as I am to see tourism in the south Wales Valleys flourish, so could you arrange for officials from your department to meet with directors of this key event to discuss how Welsh Government can best continue to support it?