PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
World Heritage Sites: South West (17 June 2014)

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Dorset and East Devon coast continues to enjoy World Heritage status and remains in compliance with Article 4 of the World Heritage Convention; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by:
Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)

The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site continues to enjoy World Heritage status and it is not currently under threat. The UK Government takes its responsibilities to conserve World Heritage Sites very seriously. The planning systems in place provide robust processes for assessing the potential impact of proposals on heritage assets and dealing appropriately with them.

Answered by:
Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative)
23 June 2014