high court judge ruled in favor of a cpo of the great two-star listed former north wales hospital in denby. years of neglect by the offshore company resulted buildings being brought to the point of collapse. thanks to the groundbreaking work carried out by the county council and prince's regeneration trust their future would be now safeguarded but what can the prime minister do to prevent buildings such as these deemed national assets falling into those who are not fit and proper guardians and particularly those outside of our judicial system? >> my right honourable friend make as important point. i'm a wire of this case. heritage is devolved matter, great news these buildings i know how important they are will be safeguarded. my understanding they were bought way back in 199by a company and left completely abandoned. as he says that is no way to treat a great two-star listed building. that is why we have the powers in place for compulsory purchase orders. in this case the council was absolutely right to use them. councils should have confidence they have the measures and where appropriate