§ Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of Works whether, in the course of the erection of building estates, adequate attention is being paid to the preservation of sites of archaeological or historical value such as, for example, the prehistoric circle recently discovered at Budbury, Bradford-on-Avon, upon which it is proposed to erect four prefabricated houses; and whether, in view of the fact that alternative sites are immediately available, he will reconsider his decision.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir. As only three temporary houses were to be erected on part of this site, and as arrangements had been made by my officers for expert archaeological supervision, I did not feel that I should be justified in delaying the erection of the houses by asking that the site should be changed.