§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many churches in the Buckingham constituency have(a) applied for and (b) received awards from the Heritage Lottery Fund in each year since the National Lottery began. [16165]
§ Dr. HowellsFive churches in the Buckingham constituency have sought funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund since the National Lottery began.
In 1995 three churches applied and one—All Saints. Middle Claydon—was awarded a grant for bell repairs. One church applied in each of the years 1997 and 1998 but in both cases the application was unsuccessful. No subsequent application has been made. Since 1999 the Heritage Lottery Fund's published policy for the Joint Places of Worship scheme has been to give priority to economically and socially disadvantaged areas.