§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will be making his decision with regard to the request to demolish the Old Bell's school, Portsmouth, a listed building.
§ Mr. WaldegraveFollowing the recommendations of his advisers, English Heritage, the Secretary of State has today informed the Portsmouth city council that the decision on the application for listed building consent to demolish all but the facade of Old Bell's school, Portsmouth, has been left to the council.
§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received opposed to the demolition of the listed building, the Old Bell's school, Portsmouth.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Secretary of State has received a number of objections from interested bodies and societies to the proposed demolition of all but the facade of Old Bell's school, Portsmouth.