§ Mr. Sydney Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many buildings in conservation areas have been made the subject of demolition control, other than listed buildings, under Sections 8 and 9 of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 1972.
§ Mr. ChannonLocal planning authorities in England and Wales have so far made 155 directions under Section 8 of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 1972, covering 4,129 buildings. Section 9 of the Act applies only to Scotland, and matters concerning directions made under that section are for my right 157W hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.