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A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what plans they have to ensure the preservation of historic church buildings in England.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what plans they have to ensure the preservation of historic church buildings in England.
The National Church Institutions recognise the importance of maintaining England’s historic church buildings across England such as the Grade I listed All Saints, Babbacombe and St John the Baptist, Paignton. Parish Churches are not only places of worship but also important community assets supporting heritage, culture and local wellbeing. Significant investment has been allocated by the Archbishops Council and Church Commissioners to support parishes, such as the Buildings for Mission programme. For this programme, the Church Commissioners invested £11million between 2023 and 2025 to provide grants to help churches undertake repairs, improve facilities and remain sustainable centres of worship and community activity
The programme funds 36 Church Buildings Support Officer posts across England, based in dioceses and partner organisations, providing practical advice on repairs, maintenance, fundraising and community engagement to help churches remain sustainable and mission-focused. The Church Commissioners run a Conservation Grants Programme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and others, for the conservation of historic furnishings in Church of England churches. This funding helps to conserve nationally significant historic features such as stained glass, monuments and wall paintings
Other grant-based programmes complement the Buildings for Mission project with the aim to make the buildings more sustainable, efficient and easy to operate in the long term. The Net Zero Carbon Programme is one such programme, operating 2026-2028 the fund has a total of £40million to give grants to parishes alongside opportunities for match funding and larger grants for capital projects such as replacement heating schemes. The Net Zero Carbon Programme operates a Quick Wins Fund, which helps churches improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs. Where churches can no longer remain in parish use, the Church of England works closely with the Churches Conservation Trust to safeguard them for future generations
The Church Commissioners continue to work closely with other funding bodies at national and local levels, such as Historic England and local building support charities to support the ongoing repair and maintenance of church buildings and are in conversation with the Government about long-term strategic support.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the National Lottery on the potential merits of uplifting lottery grants that fund improvements to (a) churches and (b) historic buildings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the National Lottery on the potential merits of uplifting lottery grants that fund improvements to (a) churches and (b) historic buildings.
National Lottery funding for churches and historic buildings is primarily given via the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). NLHF’s decision-making on grant funding is independent from DCMS.
The Department is working closely with funders in the sector to ensure that opportunities for funding places of worship throughout the UK are maximised. The NLHF already offers grants for places of worship across all the UK and is currently investing £100m over 3 years through National Lottery Heritage Grants and a strategic initiative designed to provide targeted support to build capacity.
On 1 July the UK Government launched a major call for evidence on lottery good causes funding, seeking views from people, organisations and communities across the country on future funding. This is currently live on GOV.UK and will close on 23 September 2026.
Historic buildings are a huge part of our national identity, yet restoration is harder than demolition. As the former manager of Leigh Spinners Mill—I am not sure I have mentioned that in this House before—I have seen the barriers that regeneration projects face at first hand. Given that more than...
Historic buildings are a huge part of our national identity, yet restoration is harder than demolition. As the former manager of Leigh Spinners Mill—I am not sure I have mentioned that in this House before—I have seen the barriers that regeneration projects face at first hand. Given that more than...
My hon. Friend is right to champion the restoration and reuse of historical buildings; I know that there have been many successful cases of that happening in her area. This is an important matter for local communities, and she raises an important point about housing. I will ensure that she...
My hon. Friend is right to champion the restoration and reuse of historical buildings; I know that there have been many successful cases of that happening in her area. This is an important matter for local communities, and she raises an important point about housing. I will ensure that she...
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support is available to maintain historic church buildings that also serve as community spaces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support is available to maintain historic church buildings that also serve as community spaces.
On 20 May, this government announced the £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund to support capital works keeping listed places of worship safe, open, and in public use. Community benefit is considered as part of the assessment.
We also provide the Churches Conservation Trust £3 million per annum to maintain more than 350 churches, and are providing £42 million to support communities to take on the buildings they love, including buildings that were places of worship, through the Heritage Revival Fund.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to maintain the historic buildings in Imber village and the wider Salisbury Plain Training Area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to maintain the historic buildings in Imber village and the wider Salisbury Plain Training Area.
There are no historic listed buildings in Imber village other than St Giles Church, which is not owned or maintained by the Ministry of Defence.
Across Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA), there are 14 historic listed buildings, managed by Landmarc Support Services who conduct four-yearly historic building inspections, assured by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
All necessary planning consents, licences, and statutory approvals are obtained prior to commencement of any identified works.
That this House notes that 2026 marks the 220th anniversary of the 'A' listed Regency period mansion, Aikenhead House in King's Park, Glasgow; recognises that its unique neoclassical style enriches the local communities of King's Park, Croftfoot and Simshill; acknowledges the historical significance of the architect David Hamilton, the father of Glasgow architecture; and thanks the private residents within the House along with the Friends of King's Park who currently hold stewardship over the property and park.
That this House notes that 2026 marks the 220th anniversary of the 'A' listed Regency period mansion, Aikenhead House in King's Park, Glasgow; recognises that its unique neoclassical style enriches the local communities of King's Park, Croftfoot and Simshill; acknowledges the historical significance of the architect David Hamilton, the father...
What steps her Department is taking to help support the heritage and listed buildings sector.
What steps her Department is taking to help support the heritage and listed buildings sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what legislative measures are being considered to regulate the operation of vape shops within grade-listed or historically significant buildings, including any statutory powers local councils may exercise to prevent occupancy by high-risk commercial tenants.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what legislative measures are being considered to regulate the operation of vape shops within grade-listed or historically significant buildings, including any statutory powers local councils may exercise to prevent occupancy by high-risk commercial tenants.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 120420 on 19 March 2026.
Last week, like many others, I watched in horror as the Union Corner building in Glasgow succumbed to a devastating fire, having stood as an iconic landmark of Glasgow for over 175 years. Thanks are due to firefighters such as crew commander John Banach, from Johnstone in my constituency, who...
Last week, like many others, I watched in horror as the Union Corner building in Glasgow succumbed to a devastating fire, having stood as an iconic landmark of Glasgow for over 175 years. Thanks are due to firefighters such as crew commander John Banach, from Johnstone in my constituency, who...
I pay tribute to John and, indeed, his colleagues. I am sorry to hear of the devastating fire, but as my hon. Friend said, firefighters acted heroically to save Glasgow Central station and many of the historic buildings that surround it, and they contained the fire. I join her in...
I pay tribute to John and, indeed, his colleagues. I am sorry to hear of the devastating fire, but as my hon. Friend said, firefighters acted heroically to save Glasgow Central station and many of the historic buildings that surround it, and they contained the fire. I join her in...
In Stoke-on-Trent, we have had to declare a heritage emergency, which really pains me. Across our towns, we have the most beautiful historic buildings, but they are sitting empty because the restoration costs are so high. That is not down to a lack of local will; it is the result...
In Stoke-on-Trent, we have had to declare a heritage emergency, which really pains me. Across our towns, we have the most beautiful historic buildings, but they are sitting empty because the restoration costs are so high. That is not down to a lack of local will; it is the result...
I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House, because it is vital that we protect our heritage buildings. Earlier this year, we doubled our support for the heritage at risk fund to £15 million, but I know that many people across our communities are still frustrated....
I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House, because it is vital that we protect our heritage buildings. Earlier this year, we doubled our support for the heritage at risk fund to £15 million, but I know that many people across our communities are still frustrated....
That this House notes the recent fire affecting a historic building near Glasgow Central railway station; recognises the cultural, architectural and economic importance of Scotland’s historic built environment, including in cities such as Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Glasgow; further notes findings by Historic Environment Scotland that approximately 143 buildings within Glasgow city centre are considered to be at risk; expresses concern at the ongoing vulnerability of historic properties across Scotland to neglect, fire and structural deterioration; emphasises the importance of proactive preservation and restoration efforts to protect Scotland’s architectural heritage; and calls on the Government to work with the Scottish Government, local authorities and heritage organisations to strengthen protections, support regeneration, and ensure the long-term safeguarding of at-risk historic buildings.
That this House notes the recent fire affecting a historic building near Glasgow Central railway station; recognises the cultural, architectural and economic importance of Scotland’s historic built environment, including in cities such as Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Glasgow; further notes findings by Historic Environment Scotland that approximately...
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many heritage assets are recorded as being at risk of neglect or dereliction in England; and what assessment they have made of the adequacy of apprenticeship and training provision to support the repair and conservation of historic buildings...
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many heritage assets are recorded as being at risk of neglect or dereliction in England; and what assessment they have made of the adequacy of apprenticeship and training provision to support the repair and conservation of historic buildings...
Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, last published on 6 November 2025, identified 4,891 heritage assets at risk in England. The register identifies designated sites that are most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development. More information can be found on Historic England’s website: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/buildings-at-risk/.
While no assessment has been made of the adequacy of apprenticeship and training provisions to support the repair and conservation of heritage, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is working with the heritage sector to utilise the government’s investment in skills education to grow the workforce. We are engaging with the Department for Education and Skills England to ensure heritage skills are recognised and developed. Through the fully funded SME apprenticeships for under-25s, we are giving smaller heritage organisations the opportunity to deliver flexible, affordable apprenticeships in heritage skills and conservation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the number of visitors there were to sites owned by Historic England by age group in 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the number of visitors there were to sites owned by Historic England by age group in 2025.
DCMS does not hold data on the number of visitors to sites owned by Historic England. The National Heritage Collection, operated by English Heritage Trust, comprises more than 400 historic sites and monuments, and the majority of these are free to enter. As some of these sites are not staffed on a day-to-day basis, English Heritage are unable to collect complete data on visitors to these sites by age group.
I thank my hon. Friend. The people’s palace is an iconic British venue—a home for darts, snooker and world-class music. It is vital that we support brilliant venues that give so much to our cultural life. That is why we are providing almost £200 million to preserve heritage buildings across the country, so that venues like Alexandra Palace can have a bright future.
I thank my hon. Friend. The people’s palace is an iconic British venue—a home for darts, snooker and world-class music. It is vital that we support brilliant venues that give so much to our cultural life. That is why we are providing almost £200 million to preserve heritage buildings across the country, so that venues like Alexandra Palace can have a bright future.
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Catherine West (Hornsey and Friern Barnet) (Lab):
This House legislated 126 years ago to make Alexandra Palace
“available for the free use…of the public forever”,
and last year Luke “the Nuke” changed darts forever by rewriting the record books. Today Ally Pally plays host to world championship darts, Masters snooker, Haringey Huskies and Haringey Greyhounds ice hockey, plus music, comedy, drama and more. Will the Prime Minister keep the palace competitive as the international venue for darts by supporting my campaign to raise a one-off public-private £500 million investment for urgent capital improvements?