Written question asked by John Lamont (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 2025. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Cultural Heritage: Stone
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the continued availability of British natural stone for heritage restoration projects.
- Answer
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The Department for Business and Trade does not offer any specific support for British natural stone for heritage restoration projects.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports heritage restoration projects with several grant schemes, including those covering VAT for repairs through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and the Memorial Grant Scheme. Additional funds, such as the Heritage At Risk Capital Fund and the Heritage Revival Fund, provide financial support in England for repairing endangered heritage sites and repurposing neglected historic buildings for community and economic benefit.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 94289
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Cultural heritage Repairs and maintenance Stone (material)
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- 2025-12-02 10:05:52 +0000
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