asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the full and proper description and definition, with precise references to Acts, circulars, &c., of the Government funds said to be available to local authorities for starting, or helping private funds to start, local historic buildings trusts or conservation trusts, revolving funds and the like.

No Government funds are available to local authorities specifically to enable them to encourage the establishment of local building preservation trusts, and revolving funds. I am, however, sending my hon. Friend leaflets about grants which sometimes result in the establishment of revolving funds.