HC Deb 11 February 1997 vol 290 c139W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will discuss with Cadw its decision not to take steps to safeguard the birthplace of Dr. William Price, near Machen; and if he will make a statement. [14685]

Mr. Hague

Cadw's assessment of the Greenmeadow inn, Waterloo, Machen, has been made by reference to the criteria applied in the identification of all buildings of special architectural or historic importance.

The building's probable association with Dr. William Price and his place in Welsh history, which is not disputed, have been important considerations in the assessment. But the extent of that association and the building's architectural characteristics do not amount to a case which would justify statutory protection.