§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce legislation to ensure the conservation of milestones along the lines of the Council of British Archaeology's code of practice on milestones.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe protection of milestones is within the scope of existing legislation and my right hon. Friend does not consider that further powers 283W are needed. However, he sympathises with the general objectives of the Council for British Archaeology's code of practice and is considering the issue of a circular to local highway authorities recommending more positive action to ensure that where possible milestones are safeguarded.
§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his Department will survey, record and photograph all ancient milestones, and schedule all ancient mileposts under the Ancient Monuments Acts.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisIt is already my right hon. Friend's policy to schedule suitable milestones under the Ancient Monuments Acts. Recording and photography are not his responsibility but he will consider encouraging appropriate action.