§ Mr. Newensasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what percentage of the total central Government expenditure on the preservation of historic buildings and sites is allocated to places of importance in the development of British industries and crafts; and whether he is satisfied that enough public money is being devoted to them.
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§ Mr. C. PannellA very small proportion of the money that is available for the preservation of historic buildings and sites is allocated to places of importance in the development of British industries and crafts. The precise figure is not readily available.
Grants or offers of grants have, however, been made in a number of instances, for example, the Causey Arch, Durham, Abbeydale Works, Sheffield, Pont Cysyllte Aqueduct, Marple Aqueduct, Catcliffe Glass Cone, Tottenham Beam Engine, Cornish Engine Houses, and I shall continue to make them in appropriate cases, having in mind the total commitments of my department. It is much to be hoped that industries themselves will play a full part in the preservation of their own heritage.