§ Mr. Charles R. Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made in his Department's discussions with British Railways about the designation and preservation of Liverpool Road Railway Station, Manchester, as a building of historical importance.
§ Mr. AmeryI understand from the British Railways Board that the premises of this former passenger station are now being used as a goods depot and that its future will be reviewed in 1974. Normal maintenance of the building is being carried out and will continue as long as the depot is in operational use. Officers of the Board are meeting in Manchester on 29th June to discuss future arrangements for the preservation of the station and I will let the hon. Member know of any developments resulting from that meeting. The building is already422W statutorily listed as of architectural or historic interest in Grade 1.