HC Deb 22 November 1960 vol 630 cc968-9
34. Mr. McLaren

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now state the membership and terms of reference of the Working Group on the Historical Monuments Commission.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

The Working Group under the Chairmanship of my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary, will be composed of Ministers representing the other Departments concerned. It will consider and where necessary reassess the nature, scope and organisation of Exchequer-financed work throughout Britain on identifying, recording and research into historic monuments and buildings.

Mr. McLaren

Is it the intention of my right hon. and learned Friend to make a further announcement when the work of this group has been finished?

Mr. Lloyd

I am quite certain that my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary will make such a statement.

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