§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what study he has made of the proposals made by Mr. Douglas Hague at the Wales and Monmouthshire Group of the Council for British Archaeology, on the subject of preserving industrial archaeology, details of which have been sent to him; and what action he will take.
§ Mr. BoydenFrom the details provided the proposals do not suggest any change in my right hon. Friend's policy. Within the framework of existing legislation and the resources available, industrial monuments are now treated on the same lines as the more traditional ancient monuments.