HC Deb 18 January 2000 vol 342 cc385-6W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assistance his Department is giving to(a) Astley Hall and (b) other historic buildings in Chorley. [105036]

Mr. Alan Howarth

[holding answer 17 January 2000]: My Department does not directly fund historic buildings. However, Astley Hall and other historic buildings in Chorley have received assistance from English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund as follows:

English Heritage Astley Hall:

  • £9,000 (1983)
  • £7,100 (1985)
  • £5,000(1987)
a further £4,750 was also made available in 1987 St. Georges Conservation Area Partnership Scheme (includes works to historic buildings)—£50,000 (1996–99) Bank Hall—£25,478 offered to date

Heritage Lottery Fund

  • Astley Hall: No awards made
  • Lower Kem Mill: £68,530
  • Heapey and Wheelton War Memorial: £12,000
  • St. Paul's Church, Adlington: £64,200.