MPs debate changing perceptions of Northern Ireland
8 March 2012 (updated on 8 March 2012)
Dr William McCrea, Democratic Unionist MP for South Antrim, moved an Opposition debate in the House of Commons on 7 March on the changing perceptions of Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland
The motion in the name of Dr William McCrea "welcomes the NI 2012 campaign to change perceptions of Northern Ireland and to encourage many more visitors to come to Northern Ireland".
Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Higo Swire, responded on behalf of the Government.
Watch and read the views expressed by MPs during the debate on Parliament TV and in Commons Hansard. Also find parliamentary material on in the Topics and News sections.
- Parliament TV: Opposition debate on Northern Ireland
- Commons Hansard: Opposition debate on Northern Ireland
- Topics: Northern Ireland Assembly
- News: Northern Ireland Assembly
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