HC Deb 07 July 1988 vol 136 c690W
Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress he has made in his efforts to persuade Royal Ordnance plc to return the entrance gates of the Shell foundry at Woolwich Arsenal which were removed in 1967.

Mr. Freeman

Royal Ordnance plc has not so far been persuaded to return the entrance gates. A further approach is being made to the chief executive, and I intend to draw the matter to the attention of English Heritage.