Ships of Historic Value (Preservation)

HC Deb 30 January 1967 vol 740 cc3-4

3. Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he will seek powers to add the preservation of ships of historic value or beauty of design to the similar powers he has to save buildings.

Mr. Prentice

No, Sir.

Mr. Hamling

Is my right hon. Friend aware of the project for the formation of a National Maritime Trust for the preservation of ships of historic interest and importance? Will he reconsider that negative reply?

Mr. Prentice

I should like to have details of that from my hon. Friend and I would consult other right hon. Friends of mine in the Government about it. I am not sure that the Ministry of Public Building and Works is the right harbour for this venture, but perhaps something might be done—I do not know—in Government generally.