§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what funds he has made available for the repair and conservation of historic buildings and conservation areas in Scotland; and if he is satisfied with present levels of such funding.
§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what funds he has made available for the repair and conservation of historic buildings and conservation areas in Scotland; and if he is satisfied that these allocations fully take into account the effects of costs and inflation.
§ Mr. McElhoneI have been asked to reply to the hon. Member's question to the Secretary of State for the Environment.
In the current financial year there is available in the Other Environmental Services &c Scotland Vote Class VIII, 4, £800,000 for historic buildings and £165,000 for conservation. These amounts were determined after due consideration of the competing priorities and of cost increases.