Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 19 Jul 2011 Localism Bill
"My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 153B, which is grouped with the amendments of my noble friend Lord Jenkin of Roding, although it is on a rather different theme. I believe that this amendment has the support of most of those concerned with the cultural heritage of this …..." Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn - View Speech
"My Lords, this is a probing amendment which has been tabled with the intention of exploring what seems to be a striking omission in the Bill; namely, to take explicit account of the importance in the planning context of the historic heritage, including the archaeological heritage. The noble Baroness, Lady …..." Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn - View Speech
"I beg the pardon of the noble Baroness. In due course I shall invite her to make her own observations.
We are told by ministerial sources that the national planning policy framework will soon be available in draft form and that it may be in hand for later stages of …..." Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful for the various contributions. I am particularly grateful that the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, was in her place and made such effective remarks about the undesignated sites, which are a major problem. I am grateful for the support of both sides of the House.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the definition of “treasure” in the Treasure Act 1996 in the light of the sale at auction of the Roman parade helmet recently found in Cumbria for £2 million...." Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for that helpful Answer. It is strange that a national treasure can be sold at public auction by an anonymous vendor to an anonymous buyer. Can the noble Baroness tell us where the Crosby Garrett helmet is now and who bought it? If not, …..." Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn - View Speech