§ Mr. AllasonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to ensure the physical integrity of the grade A listed building at 61 Jessie street, Polmadie, Glasgow. [32208]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe maintenance of listed buildings is essentially a matter for the owners. In 1995 an application to demolish the building was submitted to Glasgow district council by Strathclyde regional council in connection with the proposed M74 extension. Following advice from Historic Scotland, however, it was accepted that the demolition of the building was no longer required in connection with the extension of the motorway and the application was withdrawn.
§ Mr. AllasonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what responsibility he has retained for the Sentinel Works at 61 Jessie street, Polmadie, Glasgow. [32228]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has no direct responsibility for the Sentinel Works. However, as it is a category A listed building, any applications which the planning authority was minded to approve to alter, extend or demolish the building would have to be referred to him.
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