HC Deb 02 February 2000 vol 343 cc620-1W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if historic military aircraft restoration projects are eligible for lottery funding; and if he will make a statement. [107374]

Mr. Alan Howarth

[holding answer 28 January 2000]: The Heritage Lottery Fund can support a wide variety of projects relating to aviation heritage, including the restoration of historic military aircraft. The Trustees are willing to consider projects involving the long-term conservation, housing and interpretation of important aircraft. However, they do not expect to fund projects which restore aircraft to flying condition, given the risk of accident.