11th November 2008, 01:18 PM
Uh---Oh :face-huh:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa...1107000462
That looks like a politician saying... it's out? [xx(]
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers
Quote:quote:Mr. Jeremy Hunt (South-West Surrey) (Con): Will the Secretary of State confirm rumours that the heritage protection Bill has been dropped from the Queenâs Speech? If that is the case, is that not the final nail in the coffin for the Governmentâs heritage policies? We have seen lottery money plundered, the Government telling churches to turn themselves into cafés and gyms and now the denial of the vital parliamentary time that would allow the heritage sector better to look after the heritage that belongs to us all. When can we have a positive vision for our heritage sector? Is it condemned to yet more years of neglect and decline?
Andy Burnham: I do not accept the hon. Gentlemanâs criticism. In the recent spending round, English Heritage received an increase in funding. We have worked with all parties in the heritage sector to introduce the first heritage protection Bill for 30 years. That is clear evidence of the Governmentâs commitment to the sector. The hon. Gentleman knows that I cannot comment on the Queenâs Speech in advance of its publication. However, he will know that the Planning Bill will require us to bring forward a new planning policy statement on the built heritage, replacing planning policy guidance 15 and 16. We will do so shortly, and we will issue that statement for consultation. We recognise the importance of the built heritage and we are taking active steps to protect it.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa...1107000462
That looks like a politician saying... it's out? [xx(]
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers