§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what reports he has received from English Heritage concerning whether the former Baltic Exchange building can be rebuilt; what conclusions were reached by English Heritage; and if he will place a copy of the reports in the Library. [R] [129708]
§ Mr. Alan Howarth[holding answer 7 July 2000]: My Department has seen a copy of a recent letter sent to the City Corporation, in which English Heritage sets out its view on the current planning and listed building consent applications relating to the Baltic Exchange site. In forming that view English Heritage has had regard to (among other considerations) the extent to which the original building could be reconstructed. A copy of the letter has been placed in the Library.