Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 43756
Aquariums and Zoos: Departmental Responsibilities
Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 11 April 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of her Department taking responsibility for (a) zoos and (b) aquariums.
Answer
Chris BryantThe government acknowledges the significant impact that zoos and aquariums have on the Visitor Economy. Iconic and cultural attractions like Chester zoo, which was the third most visited paid attraction in England in 2023, draw in visitors from across the...
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