§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date the main Post Office building in Birmingham was designated as a listed building; when the designation was removed; and what were the reasons for removal.
§ Mr. CroslandThis building was listed on 25th September 1972. It was not delisted but application for permission to demolish was made on 17th October 1972. This was notified to the then Secretary of State but was left to the city council to decide. I understand that it gave permission on 25th January 1973.