To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to outline his Department's strategy for preserving maritime heritage.

The Report of the Assembly’s Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee Inquiry into the need for a Museums Policy for Northern Ireland included a recommendation that the policy address the issue of how the maritime museum sector can be developed.

Departmental Officials are working with key stakeholders to develop a policy which will address the Committee’s recommendations including consideration of the development of the maritime sector. However it will be subject to the necessary funding and approvals being agreed.