§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his Department plans to demolish air-raid shelters erected during the last war that are now eyesores and where they are standing on land required for building purposes; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Miss BaconIt is the Government's general policy to retain existing shelters which might afford worth-while protection in any future war, but demolition at public expense is authorised in special circumstances. My right hon. Friend is always prepared to allow demolition if the shelters stands in the way of approved development, or if there are other good grounds for removal such as structural defect or danger to health.