Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 June 2007. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
Business of the House
I happen to know the building, and I entirely share my hon. Friend’s surprise—to say the least—that it should have been listed. When I was chairman of Pimlico school, a glass and concrete monstrosity that failed to work about a year after it was erected, I found myself on the same side as Westminster city council. We had the most extraordinary battle with English Heritage, which wanted to list the building rather than allow it to be knocked down. I am on my hon. Friend’s side, and think that she has raised a really important issue. I shall do my best to ensure that there is a debate about it.
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- 462 c482
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- 2006-07
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Climate change Cultural heritage Historic buildings English Heritage
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