HC Deb 14 November 1968 vol 773 cc147-8W
Miss Quennell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what advice he has received from the Historic Buildings Council for England on ways of finding new uses for historic buildings; and what action he has taken.

Mr. Greenwood

In their 1966 and 1967 reports, the Historic Buildings Council drew attention to the importance of this problem and to the work of the Historic Buildings Bureau. The scope and work of the bureau have now been extended and the importance of helping to find new uses for historic buildings is being emphasised in a circular about to be issued to local authorities. I shall send the hon. Member a copy of the circular, which deals with historic buildings and conservation in relation to the new Town and Country Planning Act.