§ 67. Mr. Matherasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider introducing legislation to ensure that local authorities grant facilities for the excavation and preservation of ancient sites during redevelopment schemes.
§ Mr. AmeryMy right hon. Friend does not consider it necessary to supplement by further planning powers the considerable protection already given by the Ancient Monuments Acts, but when these Acts are revised we have it in mind to take powers to excavate compulsorily where necessary.