HC Deb 14 April 1980 vol 982 cc495-6W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the delay in the implementation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act.

Mr. Monro

None. A good deal of preparatory work must be completed before the remainder of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 comes into force.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to designate the first area of archaeological importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act.

Mr. Monro

Soon after part II of that Act comes into force, probably early in 1981.