§ 58. Mr. John Parkerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that the maximum fines which can be imposed for the destruction of buildings of architectural and historic interest are insufficient to prevent such destruction; and if he will seek to amend the law to provide deterrent penalties.
§ Mr. CrossmanI would refer to the reply I gave to my hon. the Member for Hampstead (Mr. Whitaker) on 20th May.
§ Mr. William Wilsonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will introduce legislation substantially increasing the maximum fines and/or introducing a sentence of imprisonment in respect of damage or destruction of historic buildings which have been given the protection of a Ministry or local council order.
§ Mr. CrossmanI would refer to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Hampstead on 20th May.