§ Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the vicar of All Saints Church, Thirkleby, North Yorkshire, the Reverend J. H. B. 177W Douglas, can expect to receive a reply to his letters dated 2 March 1981, 10 April 1981 and 11 May 1981 concerning grant-aided work to the church which was first applied for on 22 March 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MonroA letter was sent by my Department to the Rev. J. H. B. Douglas on 11 May agreeing to increase the grant already offered in October 1980 towards the cost of repairing All Saints Church, Thirkleby. This increased offer has now been accepted.