Westminster politicians will hear about the value of the outdoor industry next week.
The Outdoor Industries Association, the trade body for companies and individuals in the sector, said a Commons debate has been tabled for Tuesday.
The OIA said MP David Rutley, co-chairman all-party parliamentary group on mountaineering, will speak for 15 minutes on the subject. The speech will be followed by a ministerial response and then a short debate.
Andrew Denton, chief executive of the OIA, said: “The OIA has a close working relationship with David Rutley MP and the British Mountaineering Council.
“Together, we have been lobbying for some time for an opportunity to address the House on the subject of the value of the outdoor economy to Britain and the myriad ways in which our industry contributes to health, tourism, sport and other aspects of society.
“We were delighted that the Speaker has called for this speech and debate. I am now liaising closely with our colleagues at the BMC and Ramblers to support David in his preparation and ensure the maximum possible impact for the outdoor industries.”
Ian
03 February 2013So, do I have this correct - the BMC and Ramblers now have the role of supporting Britain's 'Outdoor Industries'?
Margaret
18 February 2013I think it is questionable that the representative bodies BMC, MCofS and the Ramblers are being fully responsible to their members by 'supporting' marketable commercialism, in all its forms. Not forgetting that at least two receive Government funding.