HC Deb 16 December 2002 vol 396 cc527-8W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations her Department has received regarding the project to restore Avro Vulcan XH558. [86840]

Dr. Howells

[holding answer 12 December 2002]To date the Department has received 75 letters and emails regarding the Avro Vulcan.

Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations the Heritage Lottery Fund has received regarding the project to restore Avro Vulcan XH558. [86841]

Dr. Howells

[holding answer 12 December 2002]The Heritage Lottery Fund received three letters from interested parties and two letters from hon. Members while the application was being assessed. In addition, 128 hon. Members signed an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons, which was noted during the assessment process. Following the Trustees' decision not to support the project, the Heritage Lottery Fund has to date received 732 emails and letters of support for the project.