The Commission: Government Owned and Used Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings

Part of National Heritage Bill [Lords] – in the House of Commons at 8:15 pm on 5 May 1983.

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Photo of Patrick Cormack Patrick Cormack , Staffordshire South West 8:15, 5 May 1983

In my opinion, it was right to bring this matter to the Floor of the House, if only briefly, although I think that the new clause should not be pressed. My hon. Friend has obviously taken positive note of what was said in Committee. It is important that there should be proper co-ordination and that real attention should be drawn to these matters. Having been on the Historic Buildings Council for a few years now, I know, as does my hon. Friend, that some public bodies do not look after the heritage in their charge. However, I entirely accept his argument, and I hope that the hon. Gentleman will not press the new clause.