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Uncertain Future Funding Threatens UK's Heritage Sites
January 15, 2007 12:00 AM
Commenting on today's Valuing our heritage report from a coalition of heritage organisations arguing the case for future investment in the historic environment, Liberal Democrat Arts and Heritage Spokesperson, Paul Holmes MP said:
"This is a critical time for the UK's heritage. The Heritage White Paper is due to be published this spring setting out long-needed plans for reform.
However, the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review is expected to further cut funding. There is a great danger that the UK's heritage will be permanently damaged by the lack of money for maintenance.
Tessa Jowell must fight for proper funding to prevent the destruction of such a critically important national asset.
Our heritage is an essential part of the UK's attraction to tourists. As the UK hopes to build a successful legacy for the 2012 Olympic Games, a strong heritage sector is fundamental.
Visitors expect to see our World Heritage Sites in a world class state, not suffering from decades of under-investment and a backlog of essential maintenance."
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