Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will require local authorities with Roman town walls to provide her with (a) an audit of their condition, (b) a statement of works required to repair them and (c) an estimate of the cost of repairs.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will require local authorities with Roman town walls to provide her with (a) an audit of their condition, (b) a statement of works required to repair them and (c) an estimate of the cost of repairs. [112492] Dr. Howells: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has no plans to require local authorities to provide her with this information. In the case of scheduled ancient monuments, this is a matter for discussion with English Heritage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112492; 405 c183W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Ancient monuments Cultural heritage English Heritage Local government Repairs and maintenance Roman Empire
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk