I will not go over the ground covered by the noble Baroness and the noble Lord, who moved and spoke to their amendments so comprehensively and so admirably, but I will confine myself to the principle of the 18th-century Back-Bencher, who after a fine speech by Edmund Burke, simply stood...

I will not go over the ground covered by the noble Baroness and the noble Lord, who moved and spoke to their amendments so comprehensively and so admirably, but I will confine myself to the principle of the 18th-century Back-Bencher, who after a fine speech by Edmund Burke, simply stood...

My Lords, before my noble friend sits down, he used a phrase about a woodpile. If your Lordships’ House were happy, I think it would perhaps be helpful if the wording of the phrase were revised.

My Lords, before my noble friend sits down, he used a phrase about a woodpile. If your Lordships’ House were happy, I think it would perhaps be helpful if the wording of the phrase were revised.

My Lords, I shall be extremely brief. I had the pleasure and privilege of going to the conference arranged by the Association of British Insurers. I am not sure whether either of the Ministers present were there on that occasion, but the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, was sitting immediately in...

My Lords, I shall be extremely brief. I had the pleasure and privilege of going to the conference arranged by the Association of British Insurers. I am not sure whether either of the Ministers present were there on that occasion, but the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, was sitting immediately in...

I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Eccles for his kind remarks about my earlier contribution. His point about the Treasury is exactly the sort of thing which might go into the publication to which I previously alluded. There must be circumstances in which the reference to the Treasury...

I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Eccles for his kind remarks about my earlier contribution. His point about the Treasury is exactly the sort of thing which might go into the publication to which I previously alluded. There must be circumstances in which the reference to the Treasury...

I make a slightly different point from my noble friend. I have a great deal of sympathy for what lies behind the amendments tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. I wish I had a fiver for every time I sat and listened to the response of Ministers to amendments...

I make a slightly different point from my noble friend. I have a great deal of sympathy for what lies behind the amendments tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. I wish I had a fiver for every time I sat and listened to the response of Ministers to amendments...

Almost everything that could be said on this subject has been said, so one hesitates to get up at this stage in the debate. My contribution will be highly idiosyncratic. I do not know what the Minister is going to say: she may say that the qualifications in the noble...

Almost everything that could be said on this subject has been said, so one hesitates to get up at this stage in the debate. My contribution will be highly idiosyncratic. I do not know what the Minister is going to say: she may say that the qualifications in the noble...

What measures they are taking, in connection with the modernisation of school premises, to ensure that the element of the architectural heritage represented by schools built in the Victorian period is fully protected.

What measures they are taking, in connection with the modernisation of school premises, to ensure that the element of the architectural heritage represented by schools built in the Victorian period is fully protected.

What consultations he has had on heritage related legislation with the Association of Conservation Officers on bills which have an impact on the heritage.

What consultations he has had on heritage related legislation with the Association of Conservation Officers on bills which have an impact on the heritage.

What representations have been received from the London boroughs by (a) English Heritage and (b) his Department in respect of English Heritage's proposal to transfer responsibility for negotiation with owners and developers of listed buildings to them. - Inc ref to 223 c228-9W.

What representations have been received from the London boroughs by (a) English Heritage and (b) his Department in respect of English Heritage's proposal to transfer responsibility for negotiation with owners and developers of listed buildings to them. - Inc ref to 223 c228-9W.

What contact he has had with the Cathedrals Fabric Committee on first aid and remedial treatment for stone decay.

What contact he has had with the Cathedrals Fabric Committee on first aid and remedial treatment for stone decay.

What is the extent of the decreases in concentrations of sulphur dioxide according to the information available to his Department, in relation to the rate of decay of historic buildings.

What is the extent of the decreases in concentrations of sulphur dioxide according to the information available to his Department, in relation to the rate of decay of historic buildings.

What action his Department is taking over preserving Cliveden House. - Inc figure.

What action his Department is taking over preserving Cliveden House. - Inc figure.

If he will list the items of value to-date, that English Heritage have removed from Brodsworth Hall, Brodsworth, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and placed in secure storage prior to them being replaced after the Hall renovation. - Inc figures.

If he will list the items of value to-date, that English Heritage have removed from Brodsworth Hall, Brodsworth, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and placed in secure storage prior to them being replaced after the Hall renovation. - Inc figures.

If he will list the archaeological moated grange sites that are due to be lost because of planning permission approval being granted. - Information not readily available.

If he will list the archaeological moated grange sites that are due to be lost because of planning permission approval being granted. - Information not readily available.

If he will list for the last 10 years the archaeological moated grange sites that have been demolished in England and Wales. - Inc fact that information not readily available for England.

If he will list for the last 10 years the archaeological moated grange sites that have been demolished in England and Wales. - Inc fact that information not readily available for England.

What role is played by English Heritage in the conservation of the built heritage. (Failed OPQ)

What role is played by English Heritage in the conservation of the built heritage. (Failed OPQ)

What will be the location of the marble statues, greyhounds and urns to be temporarily removed from Brodsworth Hall, Brodsworth, South Yorkshire, by English Heritage; what was original estimate given by English Heritage of restoration of Brodsworth hall; what is current estimate; when it will be fully open to public;...

What will be the location of the marble statues, greyhounds and urns to be temporarily removed from Brodsworth Hall, Brodsworth, South Yorkshire, by English Heritage; what was original estimate given by English Heritage of restoration of Brodsworth hall; what is current estimate; when it will be fully open to public;...

If he will list the (a) surveys and (b) excavations that are currently being carried out of moated sites of archaeological interest in England and Wales.

If he will list the (a) surveys and (b) excavations that are currently being carried out of moated sites of archaeological interest in England and Wales.

What action his Department is currently taking to record and preserve moated sites of archaeological interest in England and Wales.

What action his Department is currently taking to record and preserve moated sites of archaeological interest in England and Wales.

Statement on the new guidance for local authorities on historic buildings and conservation areas will be available for public comment. - Inc figures & ref to Planning Policy Guidance Note 15. Copies in Library. (Dep 9476)

Statement on the new guidance for local authorities on historic buildings and conservation areas will be available for public comment. - Inc figures & ref to Planning Policy Guidance Note 15. Copies in Library. (Dep 9476)