HC Deb 04 December 1980 vol 995 c161W
Mr. John MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many civil servants are employed in category C listing of buildings; and what is the annual cost of such listing.

Mr. Rifkind

Three inspectors of historic buildings — one permanent and two period appointees — are engaged in survey work and review of the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. They are assisted by part-time services of three administrative staff, and appropriate clerical support. The cost involved in listing category C buildings cannot be identified separately from listing work as a whole.

Mr. John MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many buildings in Scotland were given a category C listing in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Rifkind

One thousand, three hundred and fifty-five in the year ended 31 October 1980.