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> Discussions about whether it'll bring in tourism are irrelevant to the discussion. No, it's not - it's very relevant. Laws are not set in stone, and the firs
by cassianoleal 2mo ago
> Discussions about whether it'll bring in tourism are irrelevant to the discussion.
No, it's not - it's very relevant. Laws are not set in stone, and the first step towards changing them is having the discussion.
> The law requires the listed building to be maintained in its original state, so the government department follows the law.
This is true, but is orthogonal to the point above.
- scott_w 2mo ago> Laws are not set in stone, and the first step towards changing them is having the discussion. You’re correct but missing the point entirely. I’m answering “why are the MoJ spending money on this?” Whether one should change the law is irrelevant to answering that question.