§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of Stale for National Heritage what steps she is taking to protect the historical heritage of public house names; and if she will make a statement. [1886]
§ Mr. Sproat[holding answer 4 November 1996]: The names of public houses are entirely matters for their owners to decide. Where a change of name of a public house which is listed as a building of special architectural or historic interest involves an alternation to its fabric which would affect its character as such a building, listed building consent would be required from the local planning authority.