Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour) on Friday, 10 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2004 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, when Battersea Power Station was last inspected by English Heritage; and what the outcome of the inspection was.

Answer: Mr. Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when Battersea Power Station was last inspected by English Heritage; and what the outcome of the inspection was. [204674] Mr. Caborn: As part of their assessment of current development proposals, English Heritage specialists have carried out regular and detailed inspections of Battersea Power Station over the past 18 months. While the overall condition of the building is poor, the most important parts of its interior have been safeguarded and there is an ongoing programme of emergency repairs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 204674; 428 c1453W;428 c1452-3W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Conservation Buildings Inspections English Heritage Battersea power station
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk