§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will establish a register in order to establish the number of prosecutions brought against those responsible for the deliberate demolition of listed buildings under sections 55 and 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971; and if he will make a statement; what representations he has received from 339W individuals, amenity societies and local authorities concerning the need for more effective protection of listed buildings.
§ Mr. HeseltineI shall answer these questions shortly.