§ The Lord Bishop of Norwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many parish churches in England received grants through English Heritage in 1993, and what was the total amount granted.
Viscount AstorIn the financial year 1993–94, English Heritage offered grant assistance of £12.459 million to 426 churches and, in 1992–93, £11.250 million to 325 churches. Assistance to churches is offered under English Heritage's church grants scheme and is open to Roman Catholic and Nonconformist churches as well as Anglican parish churches.