asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the preservation order on Witley Court, Great Witley, Worcestershire, applies also to the attached chapel.

No. The compulsory guardianship order relates to the ruins of the house and gardens which were scheduled as an ancient monument.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has received the report commissioned by his Department on the future of Witley Court, Worcestershire.

Yes. This Department is considering the costs and other implications of the consultants' proposals and a decision on the future of the monument will be announced in due course.