§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment for how long his Department has been working on the buildings at Lower Leigh, Churchstow, near Kingsbridge, Devon; what work is being done; what is the estimated cost of repair; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TraceyThe medieval timber buildings at Lower Leigh were acquired by my Department in 1975, but are now the responsibility of the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission. A programme of consolidation and repair is due to be completed by 1990 at a total cost of £350,000.