§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what initiatives he has taken, and proposes to take, to ensure the conservation of Britain's architectural heritage.
§ Mr. WaldegraveSince 1979, the Department's support for the built heritage has increased by over 30 per cent. in real terms. The stock of listed buildings has grown exponentially. We shall soon be adding to the lists outstanding buildings of the post-1939 period.