HC Deb 04 December 1941 vol 376 c1265W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether authority has been given for repair of any building or buildings in St. Paul's Churchyard; and whether, before giving such authority and with the object of avoiding stereotyped reconstruction on the old pre-fire lines, the matter has been referred to the Re-planning Committee of the City Corporation as well as approved by the Ministry?

Mr. Hicks

Two licences have been issued by the Ministry in respect of buildings in St. Paul's Churchyard, one for the provision of heating and the other for water tanks. Apart from this only first-aid repairs have been carried out. The question of a reference to the Re-planning Committee of the City Corporation has not, therefore, arisen, but should any applications be made for the construction or reconstruction of buildings in this area, such a reference will certainly be made.