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House of Commons · General Debate

Heritage Public Houses

24 April 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Marco Longhi Con Dudley South

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Marco Longhi raised concerns about heritage public houses in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Marco Longhi argues for legislative protection of heritage public houses
  • He highlights the destruction of the Crooked House as an example
  • Calls for local authorities to maintain registers of heritage pubs

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Marco Longhi Con Dudley South

Mr. Marco Longhi argues for the protection of heritage public houses through legislation, highlighting the destruction of the Crooked House and calling for local authorities to maintain registers of heritage pubs. He suggests empowering local councils with the ability to create and maintain a register of heritage pubs, placing temporary restrictions on their sale, and assisting in the process for purchasing assets of community value.

Other contributors (1)
  • Marco Longhi Con Dudley South

    Mr. Marco Longhi argues for the protection of heritage public houses through legislation, highlighting the destruction of the Crooked House and calling for local authorities to maintain registers of heritage pubs. He suggests empowering local councils with the ability to create and maintain a register of heritage pubs, placing temporary restrictions on their sale, and assisting in the process for purchasing assets of community value.

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