§ 76. Sir Geoffrey Shakespeareasked the hon. and gallant Member for New Forest and Christchurch (Major Mills) as representing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners whether the Ecclesiastical Commissioners will, in consultation with the appropriate Ministries, devise a speedier procedure for the acquisition by local authorities for their reconstruction programmes of disused and unwanted churches and burial grounds?
§ Colonel Sir George CourthopeI have been asked to reply. The Commissioners are aware of the difficulty to which the hon. Member refers, and are already in consultation with the appropriate Ministries on the subject.
§ Mr. HannahWill care be taken not to destroy buildings of historical interest because they are no longer used for worship?
§ Sir G. CourthopeYes, Sir.