§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he 281W is taking to protect St. George's hospital, Knightsbridge, London from demolition, in view of the fact that it is a grade II listed building already in the ownership of the Government.
§ Mr. HeseltineI understand that there are no proposals to demolish the building at present. Should proposals for the future use of the building involve its alteration, extension or demolition, the procedure described in the Department's circular 7/77 for consultation with the local planning authority, and reference of any unresolved dispute to my Department, would be followed.