Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 9 May 2024Answered: 15 May 2024
Asked by
Sarah Green
Liberal Democrat — Chesham and Amersham
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
The Second Church Estates Commissioner (Marsha De Cordova)
The right hon. Member is a true champion of cathedrals, and particularly the one in his constituency. It was a pleasure to meet him to explore issues that he has raised. Research by the Association of English Cathedrals has shown that cathedrals’ 9.5 million visitors contributed around £235 million in additional expenditure to cathedrals and local businesses. I understand that Salisbury cathedral, in the right hon. Gentleman’s constituency, featured in nearly nine in 10 visits by tourists to Salisbury.