HC Deb 17 March 1998 vol 308 cc579-80W
Helen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many requests for listing public houses were(a) received and (b) approved in each of the past five years. [34362]

Mr. Banks

[holding answer 13 March 1998]: The information requested is as follows:

Year Number of applications Number listed
1993 72 6
1994 72 25
1995 32 11
1996 64 7
1997 18 2
Total 258 51

Helen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions he has had with local authorities concerning possible changes to the criteria used for listing buildings. [34596]

Mr. Banks

I have had no such discussions. However, Warrington Borough Council has corresponded with my officials about the criteria for listing public houses.

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