In a keynote speech to the World Design Congress in London, Minister Murray, whilst setting out the government's ambitions for the design sector, made specific reference to his home city's UNESCO status, stating:
"I am proud of Dundee’s status of the UK’s only UNESCO City of Design, an international acknowledgement of its rich design heritage in everything from textiles to video games. This global recognition stems from Britain’s design nature as innovative, diverse, forward thinking, and as a driver of economic growth now, and a vital cog across a range of industries of the future. All of this, of course, celebrated at the award-winning V&A in Dundee. And if you have the chance to visit it, please do."
During his speech, the Minister also confirmed the government's commitment to the creative industries, and the positive societal effect they bring:
"The UK’s creative output and our creative history are unmatched, and I’m proud to be part of a government that recognises the value of the creative industries in changing lives and providing opportunities."
Read the full speech by The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts
