HC Deb 16 November 1992 vol 214 cc43-4W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will give the dates on which Longford Hall, Stretford was inspected by representatives of his Department or its predecessor since that building was listed.

Mr. Brooke

I understand that the hall was inspected by officers of English Heritage, who are my statutory advisers on these matters, in February 1990.

Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will give details of representations made to him and his predecessors about the failure to maintain Longford hall, Stretford since that building was listed, and what action resulted.

Mr. Brooke

Local residents have made frequent representations to officials of my Department and the Department of the Environment about the state of the building, the demolition or removal of various interior features, and the possible use of the Secretary of State's powers to secure repairs. As I told the hon. Member on 29 October,Official Report, column 779, officials have, as a result, been in regular touch with the owners on this issue.