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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Friday, 30 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Written Statement of 22 January 2026 on Launch of new capital fund for places of worship, HCWS1268, what reporting requirements will apply to Historic England in administering the Places of Worship Renewal Fund; if her Department will publish annual data on applications, approvals, refusals and regional allocation; and how Ministers will assess whether the scheme represents an improvement on the previous grant system.

Answer

Further details on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund specific criteria, application process and funding allocation will be announced in due course, along with details on monitoring and evaluation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109807
Session
2024-26
Related items
Launch of new capital fund for places of worship
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Historic England Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Link
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