HC Deb 20 May 1952 vol 501 cc33-4W
76. Mr. Snow

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what instructions are given to officials compiling lists of buildings of historical or special architectural interest to be scheduled under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947, as to how far they should ascertain whether buildings so considered are being damaged by forces other than the dictates of time.

Mr. Marples

None; but the investigators use their common sense and report any visible damage.

78. Mr. Snow

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether his attention has been drawn to the serious damage caused by motor traffic to Moat House, Langton House, the Tudor Café and 20, St. John Street, all of which are scheduled by him under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947; and what action he is taking in the matter.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend is grateful to the hon. Member for the information. As he promised in the reply to his Question on 29th April, he will now have the matter looked into.