World Heritage Convention

HC Deb 17 February 1983 vol 37 cc243-4W

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government have ratified the world heritage convention; and whether any sites in the United Kingdom are listed under the convention.

Mr. Raison

The United Kingdom has not ratified the world heritage convention. No British sites are included in the world heritage list since only states which are party to the convention can nominate such sites.