§ Mr. MANDERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, what action his Department is taking with reference to the excavation and preservation of Hadrian's Wall; and to what extent it is under his control?
§ Mr. R. S. HUDSON(for the First Commissioner of Works): The Wall itself is protected by being scheduled under the Ancient Monuments Acts, and a preservation scheme which has been prepared for the protection of the surroundings of the more important parts of it is under consideration. Four small portions of the Wall are in the custody of the Office of Works, and these have been excavated or treated by the Department.