Written question asked by Hartley Booth (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: If he will comment on the safety of the oldest buildings of national importance in the cities of London and Westminster. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Booth: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will make a statement on the safety of the oldest buildings of national importance in the cities of London and Westminster. [7620] Mr. Sproat: Responsibility for the safety of old buildings of national importance lies principally with their owners. Where the buildings are in public use, or where the public has access, the local authority has responsibility for ensuring that the buildings meet current health and safety standards. Government Departments are individually responsible for the safety of those historic buildings which they occupy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7620; 287 c441W
Session: 1996-97
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Buildings City of Westminster Greater London Historic buildings Repairs and maintenance