A Government minister is considering a trip to view the site of Colchester's "nationally important" Roman chariot-racing circus.
Margaret Hodge said she may schedule a visit after Colchester MP Bob Russell raised fears that the land where the arena once stood would be lost in a forest of new housing.
Responding to a question from the Lib Dem in the House of Commons, culture minister Mrs Hodge said: "I am always interested in issues of national importance.
"I suggest that Mr Russell writes to me with the details so that I can consider the matter properly.
"If it requires me to visit his constituency, of course I shall be happy to do so."
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