RECOGNITION OF MOUNT STEWART AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 GARDENS IN THE WORLD

Early day motion 2468, tabled 10 June 2019 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 11 members.

That this House celebrates with the National Trust and the Londonderry Family the latest award to Mount Stewart Gardens having being voted one of the top ten gardens in the world with UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, noting the extraordinary scope of its plant collections and the originality of its features, which gives it world class status; encourages more people to travel to Northern Ireland in particular Strangford, to enjoy the unmatched natural beauty and the world class tourism facilities; and congratulates all those who wore so hard to keep Mount Stewart one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.

Signatures by party: DUP 8, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.