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Religious Buildings

Asked by Carla LockhartDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 94537

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will meet with the National Churches Trust regarding support for the protection of historic places of worship.

Answered by Ian Murray

DCMS recognises the value and expertise of the National Churches Trust in supporting the protection of historic places of worship.

Baroness Twycross, the Minister for Heritage, is open to meeting with the National Churches Trust. The Department has engaged in various meetings with representatives of the sector, including the National Churches Trust, throughout the year, and the Minister looks forward to continuing this important dialogue.

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