§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received about the delayed funding from Advantage West Midlands for the Flaxmill project in Shrewsbury; and if he will make a statement. [125942]
§ Ms Beverley HughesAs my hon. Friend will no doubt be aware, there have been several representations in connection with the funding package from Advantage West Midland (AWM). I refer him to my response of 13 June 2000,Official Report, column 548W, which states that the project has received an approval for a grant from AWM towards restoration of the building, to be given when funds are available.
§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to visit the Flaxmill project in Shrewsbury to view progress in saving the building; and if he will make a statement. [125944]
§ Ms Beverley HughesI currently have no plans to visit the Flaxmill project.
§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the significance of the Flaxmill building in Shrewsbury to the United Kingdom's national heritage. [125941]
§ Ms Beverley HughesI understand that the former Ditherington Flax Mill and attached former malt kiln were designated Grade 1 listed buildings on 10 January 1953. The cast iron framed building dates from 1797. The mill also includes several Grade II buildings at risk. All buildings appear on the English Heritage register as Grade A—buildings at risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric with no solution agreed.