HC Deb 02 November 1995 vol 265 cc409-10W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland who are the current members of the Historic Buildings Council; what is their defined role and responsibility; who appoints each of them; and how often they meet. [39922]

Mr. Moss

The current members of the Historic Buildings Council are:

  • Mrs. P. Wilson (Chairman)
  • Mrs. D. Corcoran
  • Dr. M. Gould
  • Mr. S. C. McGuckian
  • Ms J. Pyne
  • Mr. D. Stelfox
  • Mr. T. Brown
  • Mr. C. Corry
  • Dr. P. Mowat
  • Mrs. F. Jay-O'Boyle
  • Mrs. J. Smyth
  • Mr. J. D. Thompson

The functions of the council are as follows:

  1. (a) to give advice on the listing of buildings of special architectural or historic interest, or amendment of lists so compiled;
  2. (b) to give advice on the designating of conservation areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearances of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance;
  3. (c) to keep under review, and from time to time report to the Department on the general state of preservation of listed buildings;
  4. (d) to advise the Department on such matters relating to the preservation of buildings of special architectural or historic interest as the Department may refer to it;
  5. (e) to advise on applications for the exemption of listed buildings from capital transfer tax;
  6. (f) to advise on the issue of certificates stating that buildings are not intended to be listed;
  7. (g) such other functions as are conferred on it by any statutory provision.

All members of the Historic Buildings Council are appointed by the head of the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.

The Historic Buildings Council usually meets on a monthly basis.