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44.
Mr. Parker
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to increase the penalties for those people who demolish listed buildings without planning consent.
Mr. Crosland
No. A person who demolishes a listed building without consent is already liable, on conviction, to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or to an unlimited fine, or both.