HC Deb 25 April 1961 vol 639 cc227-8
35. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Works what steps he is proposing to take to maintain adequately the surviving stonework of Battle Abbey.

The Minister of Works (Lord John Hope)

I am not responsible for maintaining Battle Abbey, which is privately owned. However, I am always willing to give advice to owners if they ask me to do so.

Mr. Godman Irvine

While thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask whether he is aware that Battle is a long way from the Dagenham constituency and that the hon. Member for Rye is quite capable of making any representations which are necessary?

Lord John Hope

My answer would have been exactly the same whichever hon. Member had asked the Question.