Historic environment

June 8 2009

Sir Patrick Cormack (South Staffordshire) (Con): Would the Minister be kind enough to tell the new Secretary of State—I welcome him warmly—that one of the biggest disappointments in his excellent predecessor was that he did not bring in the heritage Bill? May we have some real action on that now? There is plenty of parliamentary time.
Barbara Follett: I share the hon. Gentleman's disappointment and the disappointment felt in the whole House about that; we argued with L Committee and fought for the Bill and I shall continue to do what I can to advance heritage protection. I know that my about to be right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, will do the same.