HC Deb 31 January 1997 vol 289 c378W
Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what response Her Majesty's Government have made to the submission by the Church of England in respect of the future of the ecclesiastical heritage. [12974]

Mr. Sproat

[holding answer 30 January 1997]: The Government have warmly welcomed the Church's submission and reaffirmed its commitment to preservation of the ecclesiastical heritage. My Department is now having discussions with the General Synod to explore the issues raised.