§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what criteria he adopts in deciding whether to hold a public inquiry into proposals to demolish an historic building.
§ Mr. ShoreIn deciding whether to hold a public inquiry into proposals to demolish a listed building I consider each case on its merits, taking into account the architectural and historic interest of the building, its structural conditions, the importance of any alternative use for the site, and the degree of public interest in the proposals.