HC Deb 22 February 1971 vol 812 c42W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to introduce legislation to protect the numerous archaeological sites endangered and increasingly destroyed by the speed and scale of both urban development and motorway construction.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation substantially to increase the maximum fine for destroying or damaging a scheduled ancient monument.

Mr. Peter Walker

I am reviewing these problems and the existing provisions for dealing with them in the light of the Report of the Field Monuments Committee.

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